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

Fiset, 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 Fiset surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiset in America

Fiset is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiset surname appeared 139 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 Fiset.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiset 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 Fiset

The surname Fiset originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "fisset," which means "little spindle" or a small rod used in weaving. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with spindles or in the textile industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiset can be found in the Parisian tax rolls from the 14th century, where it is spelled as "Fizet." This spelling variation indicates that the name has evolved over time, possibly due to regional dialects or scribal errors.

In the 16th century, the name Fiset appeared in the parish records of Normandy, a region in northern France known for its textile industry. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the weaving trade.

A notable early bearer of the name was Jacques Fiset, born in 1612 in the village of Saint-Germain-de-Livet, Normandy. He was a skilled weaver and is mentioned in local records as a respected member of the textile guild.

In the 17th century, the Fiset family spread to other parts of France, including the Île-de-France region surrounding Paris. One member of the family, Pierre Fiset (1645-1718), was a successful merchant who traded in textiles and other goods.

As French settlers began to colonize North America in the 17th and 18th centuries, some individuals with the surname Fiset made the journey across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded Fisets in Canada was Jean-Baptiste Fiset, who was born in Quebec in 1683 and worked as a farmer.

Another prominent figure with the name Fiset was Louis-Édouard Fiset (1828-1903), a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec. He was born in Saint-Thomas-de-Montmagny and played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.

In the 19th century, the Fiset family also had a presence in the United States, particularly in New England, where many French-Canadians settled. One notable American with this surname was Alfred Fiset (1865-1941), a businessman and politician from Vermont who served as the mayor of Burlington.

Throughout its history, the surname Fiset has been associated with various occupations, including weaving, textile manufacturing, commerce, and politics. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France and the textile industry, the name has spread across different regions and continents, reflecting the migrations and achievements of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiset

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

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

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