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

Fondriest, 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 Fondriest surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fondriest in America

Fondriest is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fondriest surname appeared 198 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 Fondriest.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fondriest 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 Fondriest

The surname Fondriest is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "fondo," meaning "bottom" or "depth," and may have referred to someone who lived near the bottom of a valley or a low-lying area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fondriest can be found in the Venetian archives from the 14th century, where it appears as "Fondriesto." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

In the 15th century, a document from the city of Verona mentions a certain Giovanni Fondriest, who was a merchant and landowner. This suggests that by that time, the Fondriest family had already established itself as a prominent presence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Fondriest gained further recognition when a member of the family, Pietro Fondriest (1490-1558), became a renowned artist and sculptor. His works can still be admired in various churches and public buildings throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Fondriest was Ludovico Fondriest (1632-1712), a Venetian nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to several European courts.

In the 18th century, the Fondriest family expanded beyond the borders of Italy, with some members settling in neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. One such individual was Carlo Fondriest (1755-1832), a Swiss military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.

As the centuries passed, the Fondriest surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including scholars, artists, and entrepreneurs. Among them was Emilio Fondriest (1870-1945), an Italian engineer who played a pivotal role in the development of early aviation technology.

While the exact origins of the surname Fondriest may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to the rich heritage and cultural legacy of the regions from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fondriest

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

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

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