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

Fenik, 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 Fenik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fenik in America

Fenik is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fenik surname appeared 110 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 Fenik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fenik 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 Fenik

The surname FENIK is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "fenyk," which means "phoenix" or "firebird." This could indicate that the surname was initially given to someone who had a fiery or passionate personality or perhaps someone who worked with fire, such as a blacksmith or glassblower.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FENIK surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Prague. This document mentions a certain Jakub FENIK, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. It is possible that this individual was among the first to bear the surname in its modern spelling.

In the 16th century, the FENIK name appears in several records from the town of Brno, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. These records include mentions of a family of tanners and leatherworkers who bore the FENIK surname. This suggests that the name may have been associated with certain trades or professions during this time period.

One notable bearer of the FENIK surname was Jan FENIK, a Czech composer and organist who lived from 1661 to 1730. He is known for his contributions to the baroque music tradition and his work in the churches of Prague and Olomouc.

In the 19th century, a Czech writer and journalist named Karel FENIK (1818-1891) gained recognition for his contributions to the national literary movement. He was a proponent of the Czech language and culture and helped to establish several influential publications.

Another individual of note was Antonín FENIK (1872-1945), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities during the early 20th century. His work was characterized by a blend of neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles.

While the FENIK surname has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical connections to the region remain an integral part of the name's heritage and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fenik

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

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

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