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

Fier, 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 Fier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fier in America

Fier is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fier surname appeared 438 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 Fier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fier 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 Fier

The surname FIER is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "fier," meaning "proud" or "haughty." The name may have been given as a nickname to someone who displayed a proud or arrogant demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FIER can be found in the Rolls of Normandy, a collection of records from the 11th and 12th centuries. This suggests that the name may have its roots in the Normandy region of northern France.

In England, the name FIER appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were census-like records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname had likely migrated to England from France by the late 13th century.

A notable early bearer of the name was Jean FIER, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He was mentioned in several military records and chronicles from that period.

Another individual of historical significance was Philippe FIER, a French diplomat and ambassador to England in the late 15th century. He played a role in negotiating treaties between the two countries during the reign of King Henry VII.

In the 16th century, a branch of the FIER family settled in the Netherlands, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Vier" or "Vyer." One member of this family, Pieter VIER (1512-1586), was a renowned painter and engraver during the Dutch Renaissance.

During the 17th century, the FIER surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and Switzerland. In Switzerland, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Jakob FIER (1673-1737), a prominent theologian and author of religious texts.

Another individual of note was Jacques FIER (1720-1792), a French philosopher and writer who was active during the Age of Enlightenment. He was known for his works on political theory and social reform.

As the centuries passed, the FIER surname continued to be found across various regions of Europe, with bearers contributing to various fields such as art, literature, politics, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fier

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

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

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