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

Foisy, 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 Foisy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foisy in America

Foisy is the 26008th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foisy surname appeared 943 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 Foisy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foisy 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 Foisy

The surname Foisy is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of France during the late medieval period. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old French word "fois," meaning "time" or "occasion," suggesting a possible connection to a notable event or circumstance in the family's history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Foisy surname can be found in the Cartulaire de Braine, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century, where a certain Renaud Foisy is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Île-de-France. This suggests that the Foisy family had already established themselves as a prominent lineage in the area during that time.

The Foisy name gained further recognition in the 16th century, with the birth of Jacques Foisy (1515-1581), a renowned French jurist and philosopher. He served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris and was known for his contributions to the field of jurisprudence, particularly his work on the interpretation of legal texts.

Another notable figure bearing the Foisy surname was Étienne Foisy (1627-1695), a French priest and theologian. He was a member of the Sorbonne and authored several works on religious doctrine and spiritual guidance, earning him a reputation as a respected scholar of his time.

In the 18th century, the name Foisy was associated with Jean-Baptiste Foisy (1734-1810), a French architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the École Militaire. His innovative approach to urban planning left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

Crossing into the 19th century, the Foisy family gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Charles-René Foisy (1813-1888), a French novelist and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of social commentary and satire, were widely acclaimed and earned him a place among the notable writers of the era.

While the Foisy surname has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by descendants of the original French lineages. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the northern regions of France, where the name first emerged and flourished over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foisy

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

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

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