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

Felciano, 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 Felciano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Felciano in America

Felciano is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Felciano surname appeared 132 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 Felciano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Felciano 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 Felciano

The surname Felciano has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "felicianus," which means "fortunate" or "lucky." This name may have been given to families or individuals who were considered prosperous or successful.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Felciano surname can be found in the Venetian archives from the late 1500s. These records mention a merchant named Pietro Felciano, who was involved in the lucrative spice trade between Venice and the Middle East.

During the Renaissance period, the Felciano name appeared in various literary works and historical documents. For example, a renowned Italian poet named Girolamo Felciano (1490-1564) was celebrated for his lyrical compositions and his contributions to the literary circles of his time.

In the 17th century, the Felciano surname was also present in the archives of the Papal States. A notable figure was Cardinal Felice Felciano (1625-1691), who served as a diplomat and advisor to several popes during the height of the Counter-Reformation.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Giuseppe Felciano (1720-1784), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several impressive churches and public buildings in Rome and the surrounding regions.

As the Felciano family expanded across Italy, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Feliciano, Feliciani, and Feliciano. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local naming conventions.

Over the centuries, the Felciano surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, clerics, and scholars. Some notable individuals include the Renaissance painter Felice Felciano (1455-1530), known for his religious artwork, and the 19th-century historian and archivist Benedetto Felciano (1810-1885), who made significant contributions to the study of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Felciano

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

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

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