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

Fertitta, 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 Fertitta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fertitta in America

Fertitta is the 32268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fertitta surname appeared 714 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 Fertitta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fertitta 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 Fertitta

The surname Fertitta has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "fertile," which means fertile or fruitful. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a fertile or productive area, or perhaps had a reputation for being a successful farmer or landowner.

The earliest recorded instances of the Fertitta surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. These regions were known for their fertile lands and agricultural prosperity, making the association with the name even more plausible.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Fertitta name was Giovanni Fertitta, a landowner and farmer who lived in the Sicilian town of Castelvetrano in the late 15th century. Records show that he owned several acres of vineyards and olive groves, contributing to the local economy and supporting his family's wealth.

In the 16th century, the Fertitta family expanded their influence and presence in Sicily. Vincenzo Fertitta, born in 1534, was a prominent merchant who traded goods across the Mediterranean. His success allowed him to establish a respected lineage, and his descendants continued to shape the region's economic and cultural landscape.

Another notable figure was Giulia Fertitta, a 17th-century poetess and intellectual from Palermo, Sicily. Her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime, and she was a member of several literary societies, breaking societal barriers for women of her era.

As the Fertitta family grew and spread throughout Italy, some members found their way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Antonio Fertitta, who emigrated from Sicily to New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th century. He established a successful business in the city's French Quarter and became a respected member of the local Italian-American community.

In more recent history, the Fertitta name gained prominence with the entrepreneurial success of Frank Fertitta III and his brother Lorenzo. Born in the 1960s, these two siblings built a vast business empire centered around the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and various casino and hospitality ventures. Their success has brought the Fertitta name into the global spotlight and solidified its place in the annals of business history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fertitta

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

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

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