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

Feneis, 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 Feneis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feneis in America

Feneis is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feneis surname appeared 176 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 Feneis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feneis 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 Feneis

The surname FENEIS has its origins in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "fenilis," which means "haymow" or "hayloft." This suggests that the name may have been associated with families involved in agricultural activities or those residing near barns or hay storage facilities.

One of the earliest known references to the FENEIS surname can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Cremona, dated around 1120. The document mentions a landowner named Guglielmo FENEIS, who owned a sizable tract of farmland in the surrounding countryside.

In the 13th century, records from the town of Brescia indicate the presence of a noble family with the surname FENEIS. A member of this family, Girolamo FENEIS (1225-1298), is noted for his involvement in local politics and his role as a military commander during the conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines.

The FENEIS surname also appears in historical records from the city of Milan. In the 15th century, a prominent merchant named Antonio FENEIS (1412-1489) established a successful trading company that dealt in various agricultural goods, including hay and grains.

As the name spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Feneis, Fenays, and Fenezzi. One notable figure from this period was the renowned artist and architect Filippo FENEIS (1560-1633), who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in Venice and Verona.

During the 17th century, the FENEIS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Giacomo FENEIS (1617-1692), a celebrated composer and musician who served at the court of the Gonzaga family in Mantua. His compositions for lute and violin were highly acclaimed and influenced the musical traditions of northern Italy.

It is worth noting that while the FENEIS surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and significance of this surname in its place of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feneis

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

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

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