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

Fello, 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 Fello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fello in America

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

The Fello 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 Fello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fello 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 Fello

The surname Fello has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fello," which means "evil" or "wicked." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a perceived unpleasant or disagreeable character.

One of the earliest known references to the name comes from a 13th-century Florentine document, where a man named Guido Fello was mentioned. This record provides evidence that the name was in use during the medieval period in the region of Tuscany.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Siena, where a prominent family called the Fello di Siena resided. They were known for their involvement in local politics and trade, indicating that the name had gained some degree of recognition and status by that time.

Moving forward to the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Fello (1420-1482) emerged as a respected scholar and philosopher from the city of Pisa. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance era.

During the 16th century, the Fello name spread across various regions of Italy. One notable individual was Bartolomeo Fello (1511-1578), a renowned architect from Venice who designed several churches and palaces that still stand today as testament to his architectural prowess.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Naples, where a family of Fello merchants and bankers had established themselves. One of their descendants, Antonio Fello (1645-1712), became a respected diplomat and served as an ambassador for the Kingdom of Naples.

As the Fello surname continued to spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other regions and countries. In the 19th century, a branch of the family migrated to Spain, where a notable figure emerged in the form of José Fello (1821-1898), a celebrated painter and artist who contributed significantly to the Spanish Romantic art movement.

While these are just a few examples, the Fello surname has a rich and diverse history, with its roots firmly planted in the Italian peninsula. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in various fields, from philosophy and architecture to diplomacy and the arts, contributing to the cultural tapestry of the regions where they lived and worked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fello

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

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

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