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

Fenceroy, 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 Fenceroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fenceroy in America

Fenceroy is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fenceroy surname appeared 126 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 Fenceroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fenceroy 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 Fenceroy

The surname FENCEROY is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the late 11th century. The name itself is a locational surname, derived from a place name that no longer exists. It is thought to be a combination of the Old French words "fens" meaning "marsh" or "bog", and "roi" meaning "king", potentially referring to a landowner or ruler of a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FENCEROY can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and populations in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Fenceroy de Mareys", suggesting a connection to a location with marshy or wetland characteristics.

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations of the spelling emerged, including "Fenceroi", "Fenseroi", and "Fensroy". These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean FENCEROY (c.1320-1387) was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His success and influence within the community solidified the FENCEROY name's association with wealth and status.

During the 16th century, the name gained traction in England with the arrival of French Huguenot refugees fleeing religious persecution. One such individual, Pierre FENCEROY (c.1550-1621), settled in London and established a successful textile trade business, which allowed the FENCEROY family to prosper in their new homeland.

Another noteworthy bearer of the FENCEROY name was Marie FENCEROY (1678-1743), a French painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her artistic talents during the Baroque period. Her works were commissioned by nobility and can still be found in several European art collections.

As the centuries passed, the FENCEROY name continued to spread throughout Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, a prominent explorer and naturalist named Charles FENCEROY (1823-1892) made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Amazon rainforest regions of South America.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the FENCEROY surname throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of this name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fenceroy

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

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

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