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

Fietsam, 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 Fietsam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fietsam in America

Fietsam is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fietsam surname appeared 145 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 Fietsam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fietsam 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 Fietsam

The surname FIETSAM is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Dutch word "fiets," which means bicycle, and the suffix "-am," indicating a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the municipal records of the city of Amsterdam, dated around 1582. These records mention a certain Johan Fietsam, who was a skilled craftsman specializing in the construction of wooden frames for bicycles.

During the 17th century, the name FIETSAM began to spread across various regions of the Netherlands, particularly in areas known for their bicycle manufacturing industries. This led to the emergence of several variations in spelling, such as Fijtsam, Fytsam, and Feytsam.

In the early 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name FIETSAM was Willem Fietsam (1698-1772), a renowned bicycle maker from the town of Delft. His innovative designs and superior craftsmanship earned him widespread recognition, and his bicycles were highly sought after by the Dutch nobility and wealthy merchants.

Another prominent individual with the surname FIETSAM was Anna Fietsam (1756-1832), a pioneering female cyclist who became known for her daring long-distance rides across the Netherlands. Her exploits challenged societal norms and paved the way for women's involvement in cycling.

During the 19th century, the FIETSAM name gained further recognition through the achievements of Pieter Fietsam (1824-1891), a skilled bicycle racer who won numerous prestigious competitions across Europe. His victories helped popularize the sport of cycling and contributed to its growing popularity.

As the surname spread beyond the Netherlands, it also appeared in various historical records and documents across neighboring countries. For instance, in the early 20th century, a family by the name of FIETSAM settled in Belgium, where they established a successful bicycle manufacturing business.

Throughout its history, the surname FIETSAM has been associated with the bicycle industry, reflecting the cultural significance of cycling in the Netherlands and the skilled craftspeople who contributed to its development and popularity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fietsam

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

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

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