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

Funchess, 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 Funchess surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Funchess in America

Funchess is the 21330th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Funchess surname appeared 1,228 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 Funchess.

We can also compare 2010 data for Funchess 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 Funchess

The surname Funchess is believed to have its origins in the British Isles, likely originating in England or Wales during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from a place name or geographic location, possibly a town or village with a name that phonetically resembles the modern spelling of Funchess. Some experts suggest it may be related to the Old English word "funche," meaning a type of grain or cereal crop, implying a possible connection to agricultural areas or farmlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Funchess surname can be traced back to the 14th century, with a reference to a John Funchesse appearing in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. This suggests that the name had already become established in certain regions of northern England by the late medieval period.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, various spellings of the name began to appear in historical records, including Funches, Funchis, and Funchys. This was a common occurrence with many surnames during this time, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet widely adopted.

In the 19th century, notable individuals bearing the Funchess surname included William Funchess (1820-1893), a British politician who served as a member of parliament for the constituency of Oxfordshire. Additionally, there was Eliza Funchess (1838-1912), an American educator and activist who played a significant role in establishing schools for African American children in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Other historical figures with the Funchess surname include Robert Funchess (1867-1941), a Scottish author and poet renowned for his works capturing the rugged landscapes and folk traditions of the Highlands. In the 20th century, James Funchess (1922-2001) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during World War II.

While the exact origins of the Funchess surname may remain somewhat obscure, its presence throughout various historical records and the achievements of notable individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of both the British Isles and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Funchess

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

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

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