Fudali last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Fudali

A surname likely of Eastern European origin, potentially derived from a place name.

Fudali, 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 Fudali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fudali in America

Fudali is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fudali surname appeared 159 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 Fudali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fudali 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 110825 110523 0.27%
Count 159 148 7.17%
Proportion per 100k 0.05 0.05 0.00%

The history of the last name Fudali

The surname FUDALI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "feudale," which means "feudal" or related to the feudal system. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a feudal lord or had some association with the feudal system.

The earliest recorded instances of the name FUDALI can be traced back to various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country. Some of the earliest records of the name appear in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as land records, tax rolls, and legal proceedings.

One notable mention of the name FUDALI can be found in a manuscript from the city of Siena, dated around 1350. This document references a certain Giovanni Fudali, who was a wealthy landowner and member of the local nobility. Unfortunately, little is known about Giovanni's life beyond this record.

Another early example of the name FUDALI is found in a legal document from the city of Naples, dated around 1420. This document mentions a Tommaso Fudali, who was involved in a dispute over the ownership of a vineyard. The document provides some insight into the legal system and land ownership practices of the time.

In the 16th century, the name FUDALI gained some prominence in the city of Florence, where a family of that name was known for their involvement in the silk trade. One notable member of this family was Antonio Fudali (1525-1592), who was a successful silk merchant and influential figure in the city's guild system.

Another notable individual with the surname FUDALI was Vincenzo Fudali (1680-1745), a renowned painter from the city of Naples. Vincenzo was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be seen in churches and museums throughout Italy.

A more recent figure with the surname FUDALI was Guido Fudali (1886-1968), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early 20th century. Guido was known for his progressive views and advocacy for social reform.

While the surname FUDALI is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural and historical heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the feudal system and the various regions and cities where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fudali

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

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 Fudali was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 98.74% 157
Non-Hispanic Black Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 0.00% 0
Hispanic Origin (S)% (S)

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 Fudali has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 98.74% 97.97% 0.78%
Black 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races 0.00% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic (S)% 0.00% (S)%

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

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