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

Fida, 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 Fida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fida in America

Fida is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fida surname appeared 245 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 Fida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fida 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 Fida

The surname FIDA originated in Italy, likely from the northern regions such as Lombardy or Piedmont. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fida," meaning "faithful" or "loyal." The name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FIDA surname can be found in a medieval document from the city of Milan, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain "Gian Fida," a merchant who owned a textile business in the city's thriving textile industry.

In the 14th century, the FIDA name appeared in the records of the Republic of Genoa, where a family by the name of Fida held prominence as wealthy merchants and bankers. One notable member was Giovanni Fida (1328-1402), a successful banker who financed several maritime expeditions and trade ventures.

During the Renaissance period, the FIDA name gained further recognition through the works of the Italian poet and philosopher, Marsilio Fida (1490-1557). Born in Padua, he was renowned for his humanist writings and his contributions to the literary circles of the time.

In the 17th century, a branch of the FIDA family relocated to the island of Sardinia, where they established themselves as landowners and farmers. One of the earliest recorded members from this lineage was Antonio Fida (1625-1698), a prominent landowner and viticulturist known for his exceptional wine production.

Another notable figure bearing the FIDA surname was the 18th-century Italian architect and engineer, Francesco Fida (1742-1811). He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city of Turin, including the Palazzo Reale and the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I.

As the centuries passed, the FIDA name spread across various regions of Italy and beyond, with individuals from this family making their mark in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fida

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

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

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