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

Feola, 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 Feola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feola in America

Feola is the 20019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feola surname appeared 1,337 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 Feola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feola 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 Feola

The surname Feola has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "feola," which means "hay" or "straw." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been involved in agricultural activities, particularly in the cultivation or trade of hay or straw.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Feola surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, dating back to the 14th century. These records indicate that the Feola family was a prominent noble family in the region, with members holding influential positions within the Neapolitan court and society.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Feola family migrated to the nearby city of Salerno, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Feola, a successful merchant who was involved in the silk trade with the Ottoman Empire.

During the Renaissance period, the Feola surname gained further recognition through the works of several artists and scholars. Giulio Feola (1515-1587) was a renowned painter from Naples, known for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning churches throughout the city. Tommaso Feola (1563-1639), on the other hand, was a celebrated philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples.

In the 17th century, the Feola name appeared in various historical records from the Kingdom of Naples, including land registries and census documents. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Feola (1623-1691), a military commander who served in the Neapolitan army during the Wars of Castro.

As the Feola family continued to spread across Italy and beyond, their name became associated with various place names and variations in spelling. For instance, in the town of Feroleto Antico, located in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, the name Feola is believed to have derived from the local toponym, reflecting the family's connection to that particular region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Feola surname, including Vincenzo Feola (1859-1933), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament, and Gennaro Feola (1900-1977), a renowned Italian architect and urban planner responsible for the design of several prestigious buildings in Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feola

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

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

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