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

Fiene, 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 Fiene surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiene in America

Fiene is the 28131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiene surname appeared 851 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 Fiene.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiene 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 Fiene

The surname FIENE is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "vene," which means "marsh" or "swamp." Alternatively, some scholars suggest that it could be a variation of the German word "fein," meaning "fine" or "delicate."

One of the earliest known references to the name FIENE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this record, the name appears as "Fiene" in connection with a landowner or nobleman.

During the 15th century, the name FIENE was recorded in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. Some notable individuals from this time period include Johannes Fiene (c. 1420-1490), a German theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig, and Hans Fiene (c. 1450-1521), a merchant and landowner in the city of Zwickau.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on different spellings and variations, such as Fiener, Fiehne, and Fien. One notable figure from the 17th century was Christoph Fiene (1628-1694), a German composer and organist who served at the court of Hesse-Darmstadt.

In the 18th century, the name FIENE gained prominence in various parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Johann Friedrich Fiene (1731-1799) was a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Göttingen, while Karl August Fiene (1765-1837) was a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.

As the 19th century dawned, the name FIENE continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Fiene (1808-1884) was a German-born American pioneer and farmer who settled in Missouri, while Wilhelm Fiene (1842-1908) was a German composer and conductor who worked in various opera houses across Europe.

Throughout its long history, the surname FIENE has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including scholars, artists, musicians, and pioneers. While its exact origins may be debated, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiene

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

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

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