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

Fiscella, 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 Fiscella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiscella in America

Fiscella is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiscella surname appeared 362 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 Fiscella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiscella 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 Fiscella

The surname Fiscella originates from Italy, specifically the southern regions of Campania and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, dating back to the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "fiscella," which means "small basket" or "wicker basket." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to someone who made or sold baskets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiscella can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a "Matteo Fiscella" residing in the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region. Another early reference is found in a 14th-century manuscript from Sicily, where a "Giovanni Fiscella" is listed among the local nobility.

During the Renaissance period, the Fiscella family gained prominence in the city of Naples. One notable figure was Girolamo Fiscella (1522-1591), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Naples. His treatises on civil law were widely influential during his time.

In the 17th century, the name Fiscella spread to other parts of Italy, including the northern regions. A notable figure from this era was Antonio Fiscella (1634-1697), a Baroque painter from the city of Bologna, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname Fiscella was Vincenzo Fiscella (1785-1857), a Sicilian politician and patriot who played a significant role in the Sicilian revolution against the Bourbon monarchy in the early 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for Sicilian independence and served as a member of the revolutionary parliament.

As the name spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Italian immigration. In the 19th century, a branch of the Fiscella family settled in Argentina, where they became influential landowners and businessmen. One notable figure from this lineage was Enrique Fiscella (1868-1942), a wealthy entrepreneur and philanthropist who donated significant funds towards the construction of schools and hospitals in Buenos Aires.

While the surname Fiscella is not among the most common in Italy, it has left its mark throughout the country's history, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to the cultural, intellectual, and political fabric of the nation over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiscella

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

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

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