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

Fenoglio, 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 Fenoglio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fenoglio in America

Fenoglio is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fenoglio surname appeared 465 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 Fenoglio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fenoglio 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 Fenoglio

The surname Fenoglio originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century. The name derives from the Italian word "fenoglio," which means "fennel" in English, suggesting that the name might have been an occupational surname for someone who grew or traded fennel.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Fenoglio can be found in the records of the city of Turin, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Fenoglio," "Fenoglia," and "Fenoglia."

In the 15th century, the name Fenoglio appeared in the records of the town of Asti, a historical center of winemaking in Piedmont. This suggests that some individuals bearing this surname might have been involved in the wine industry or related agricultural activities.

An important historical figure with the surname Fenoglio was Beniamino Fenoglio (1922-1963), an Italian writer and novelist from the town of Alba in Piedmont. His works, including "Il Partigiano Johnny" (The Partisan Johnny) and "Una Questione Privata" (A Private Affair), explored the experiences of resistance fighters during World War II and the aftermath of the war.

Another notable person with the surname Fenoglio was Giovanni Fenoglio (1588-1658), an Italian painter and architect from Turin. He was known for his work on several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of San Carlo and the Palazzo Carignano.

In the 18th century, the name Fenoglio appeared in the records of the town of Savigliano, which was historically known for its wool and textile industry. This suggests that some individuals with this surname might have been involved in the production or trade of textiles.

Other individuals with the surname Fenoglio include Guido Fenoglio (1890-1970), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, and Alessandro Fenoglio (born 1941), an Italian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Italian food company Divella.

While the surname Fenoglio has its roots in Italy, particularly in the Piedmont region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora, carrying with it the rich history and cultural heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fenoglio

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

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

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