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

Fenelus, 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 Fenelus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fenelus in America

Fenelus is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fenelus surname appeared 496 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 Fenelus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fenelus 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 Fenelus

The surname Fenelus has its origins in France and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "fenouil," meaning fennel, which was a plant commonly used for culinary and medicinal purposes during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fenelus can be found in the Parish records of Normandy, where a certain Jean Fenelus was mentioned in 1587. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region of northern France.

During the 17th century, the name Fenelus began to appear in various historical records and documents across France. For instance, in 1642, a man named Pierre Fenelus was listed as a merchant in the city of Lyon, known for its prosperous textile trade at the time.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Jacques Fenelus (1738-1812) was a French philosopher and writer who published several works on political theory and social reform. His writings were influential during the French Revolution and advocated for greater equality and liberty.

Another individual bearing the surname Fenelus was Marie-Anne Fenelus (1765-1832), a French painter who gained recognition for her portraits and genre scenes. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon during the early 19th century.

Across the Atlantic, the name Fenelus also found its way to the Caribbean islands. In the late 19th century, a plantation owner named Émile Fenelus (1842-1918) was prominent in Haiti, where he played a role in the island's turbulent political landscape.

Turning to more recent times, a French actor named Alain Fenelus (born 1948) has enjoyed a successful career on stage and screen, appearing in numerous films and television productions.

While the surname Fenelus is not among the most common in France or elsewhere, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, with notable individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fenelus

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

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

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