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

Fequiere, 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 Fequiere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fequiere in America

Fequiere is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fequiere surname appeared 416 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 Fequiere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fequiere 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 Fequiere

The surname FEQUIERE originated in France, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "fequier," which referred to a maker of clay pots or pottery. This occupation-based surname was likely adopted by families engaged in the pottery trade during that era.

FEQUIERE first appeared in historical records from the Normandy region of northern France. It is thought to have been particularly prevalent in the areas around Rouen and Caen. Early spellings of the name included Fecquier, Fequiere, and Fequiere.

One of the earliest known references to the FEQUIERE name can be found in a 1587 document from the town of Argentan, which mentions a certain Jacques Fequiere, a potter by trade. This record provides valuable insight into the occupational origins of the surname.

In the 17th century, the FEQUIERE name gained prominence when Jean-Baptiste Fequiere (1637-1705), a renowned ceramist from Rouen, earned recognition for his exquisite pottery creations. His works were highly sought after by nobility and the wealthy classes of the time.

During the 18th century, the name spread beyond Normandy as members of the Fequiere family migrated to other regions of France. One notable figure was Marie-Antoinette Fequiere (1752-1823), a skilled lacemaker from Lille who was commissioned to create intricate lace designs for the French royal court.

As the centuries progressed, the FEQUIERE surname continued to be associated with various crafts and trades. For instance, in the 19th century, Pierre Fequiere (1811-1879) was a respected glassblower from Lyon, renowned for his innovative techniques in glass artistry.

Throughout its history, the FEQUIERE name has also been linked to several place names. For example, there is a small village called Fequières in the Oise department of northern France, which likely derived its name from the surname's origins.

While the FEQUIERE surname may not be among the most common in modern times, it has left an indelible mark on French cultural and artisanal history, tracing its roots back to the skilled pottery makers of centuries past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fequiere

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

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

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