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

Fella, 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 Fella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fella in America

Fella is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fella surname appeared 332 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 Fella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fella 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 Fella

The surname Fella originates from Italy, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fella," which means a small farm or piece of land. The name is most commonly found in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the Veneto and Lombardy regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fella can be found in a land registry document from the town of Verona, dated 1487. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Fella, who owned a small vineyard on the outskirts of the city.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various municipal records from the Venetian Republic. A notable example is the birth record of Antonio Fella, born in 1532 in the city of Venice. Antonio later became a renowned merchant and trader, contributing significantly to the city's economic prosperity.

During the Renaissance period, the name Fella was associated with several artists and intellectuals. One such figure was the painter Francesco Fella (1568-1634), known for his vibrant frescoes adorning churches in Padua and Vicenza.

The surname Fella also has a presence in literary history. In the early 19th century, the poet and playwright Giacomo Fella (1789-1845) gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of the Venetian countryside.

Another notable figure bearing the name Fella was the Italian patriot and revolutionary Giuseppe Fella (1812-1876). He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy, fighting alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Risorgimento movement.

Throughout history, the surname Fella has been found in various spellings, such as Felle, Felli, and Felletti, reflecting regional linguistic variations. Some of these variants can be traced back to specific towns or villages, such as the Felletti family from the town of Brescia in northern Italy.

While the surname Fella is most prevalent in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its roots can be firmly traced back to the fertile lands of northern Italy, where it originated as a testament to the agricultural heritage of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fella

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

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

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