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

Fiander, 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 Fiander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiander in America

Fiander is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiander surname appeared 140 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 Fiander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiander 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 Fiander

The surname Fiander has its origins in the Germanic regions of Europe, with earliest records dating back to the 8th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German word "viand" or "viant," meaning enemy or foe. It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as an adversary or opponent.

In the early medieval period, the name Fiander appeared in various forms such as Viander, Viandre, and Viandere in regions of present-day Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Rhineland area, which mentions a certain "Viandere" in the year 791.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on different spellings and variations. In England, the spelling "Fiander" became more common, particularly in the northern counties. The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners in England, lists a "William Fiander" as a resident of Yorkshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Fiander appeared in several historical records and manuscripts. One notable example is the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland, which mentioned a "John Fiander" in 1296. These rolls were financial records kept by the Exchequer of England, indicating that the Fiander family had established themselves in the region.

In the 15th century, the surname Fiander was associated with several notable individuals. Sir John Fiander (1415-1489) was a prominent English soldier who fought in the Wars of the Roses and served as the Constable of Pembroke Castle. Another notable figure was William Fiander (1460-1521), a merchant and alderman in the city of London.

As the name spread across Europe, it also took on various forms in different languages. In France, it became "Fiandre," while in Italy it was known as "Fiandra." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in France was a certain "Jacques Fiandre," who was mentioned in the records of the city of Lille in 1498.

In the 16th century, the name Fiander gained prominence in the Netherlands, where it was often associated with the textile industry. One noteworthy figure was Jan Fiander (1520-1585), a renowned cloth merchant from Antwerp. Another notable individual was Pieter Fiander (1565-1631), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

Throughout its history, the surname Fiander has been carried by many individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, merchants, artisans, and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to the Germanic regions of Europe, the name has since spread across the continent and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the diverse tapestry of European history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiander

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

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

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