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

Fiese, 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 Fiese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiese in America

Fiese is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiese surname appeared 102 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 Fiese.

The history of the last name Fiese

The surname FIESE originated in Germany during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "feist," which means "plump" or "stout." This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone who was of a larger stature or build.

The earliest recorded instances of the FIESE surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of central and southern Germany, particularly in areas around the modern-day states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with similar spellings, such as "Feyst" or "Feyste."

One notable early bearer of the FIESE name was Hans Fiese, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several trade documents and guild records from that era, indicating his involvement in the city's prosperous mercantile activities.

In the 16th century, the FIESE surname appeared in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family of that name was involved in the production of wine and other agricultural products. A certain Johann Fiese, born around 1520, is recorded as a prominent landowner and vintner in the region.

Moving into the 17th century, the name FIESE can be found in various church records and legal documents from the Palatinate region of southwestern Germany. One notable figure was Konrad Fiese, a Protestant pastor who lived from 1612 to 1678 and served in several parishes throughout the area.

During the 18th century, the FIESE surname spread more widely across German-speaking lands, with records indicating bearers in cities like Hamburg, Berlin, and Vienna. A notable individual from this period was Johann Georg Fiese, a scholar and professor of theology born in 1725 in Saxony, who published several influential works on religious philosophy.

As the 19th century dawned, the FIESE name continued to be present in various parts of Germany, with some bearers also appearing in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One prominent figure was August Fiese, a German writer and journalist born in 1823 in Saxony, who was known for his satirical works and political commentary.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiese

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

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 Fiese 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.

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

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