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

Feith, 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 Feith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feith in America

Feith is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feith surname appeared 309 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 Feith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feith 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 Feith

The surname "FEITH" is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fith," which means a small stream or brook. The name was initially associated with individuals who lived near a small stream or waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that contains the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Feyth" in this record, indicating its ancient spelling.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Fythe" and "Feythe," in the records of the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland. These records were maintained by the Scottish government and documented financial transactions and land holdings.

The name "FEITH" has also been linked to several place names in Scotland, such as Feith in Aberdeenshire and Feith in Inverness-shire. These place names likely influenced the adoption of the surname by individuals residing in or near these areas.

One notable bearer of the surname "FEITH" was Sir John Feith, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King James IV of Scotland and served as a trusted advisor to the monarch.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Scottish Reformation, with a certain William Feith being mentioned as a supporter of the Protestant cause. He was a merchant in Edinburgh and played a role in the religious upheaval of that era.

Another prominent figure with the surname "FEITH" was James Feith, a Scottish philosopher and writer who lived in the 18th century (1714-1795). He was known for his work on moral philosophy and his influential writings on ethics and virtue.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition in the literary world with the Scottish author and poet, Robert Feith (1825-1897). His works explored themes of Scottish culture and rural life, earning him critical acclaim during his lifetime.

One cannot forget the famous Scottish artist, Alexander Feith (1880-1955), whose landscapes and portraits captured the essence of Scottish scenery and people. His works are celebrated for their vivid colors and realistic depictions of everyday life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feith

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

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 Feith 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 Feith 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 Feith was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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