Find out how popular the last name Febus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Febus.

Febus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Febus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Febus in America

Febus is the 20468th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Febus surname appeared 1,297 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Febus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Febus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Febus

The surname FEBUS is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "febus," which means "bright" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a bright or radiant appearance or personality.

In terms of historical references, the name FEBUS appears in several ancient documents and records. One notable example is the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Febus" among the landowners in the county of Dorset.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname FEBUS can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1154, a man named Robert Febus is mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Fécamp, a Benedictine monastery in Normandy. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

Another early reference to the name FEBUS can be found in the archives of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a nobleman named Geoffroy Febus is mentioned in a document dated 1289. This could be related to the town of Fébus, located in the Pyrenees region of southwestern France.

One notable individual with the surname FEBUS was Gaston Febus (1331-1391), a Count of Foix and a renowned writer and patron of the arts. He is best known for his work "Livre de la Chasse" (Book of the Hunt), a treatise on hunting and falconry that was influential in its time.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Jean Febus (1458-1524), a French statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of King Francis I to the Holy Roman Empire. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and alliances during a turbulent period in European history.

In England, the name FEBUS can be traced back to the 16th century, with records showing a William Febus living in the county of Somerset in 1538. This suggests that the name may have been introduced to England by French immigrants or through the Norman conquest.

Additionally, there are historical references to a Philippe Febus (1570-1631), a French military commander who fought in the Wars of Religion and the Thirty Years' War. He is known for his service under King Henry IV and his participation in several notable battles.

Throughout history, the surname FEBUS has been associated with various places and locations, such as the town of Fébus in southwestern France, as well as the Pyrenees mountain range, where the name may have originated from a place name or geographic feature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Febus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Febus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Febus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Febus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Febus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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