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

Fyock, 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 Fyock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fyock in America

Fyock is the 27581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fyock surname appeared 873 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 Fyock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fyock 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 Fyock

The surname Fyock originates from Germany, specifically the region of Bavaria. It dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the German word "Feuchte," which means "moisture" or "dampness." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a body of water or in a particularly humid area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fyock can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, from the year 1467. The name was spelled as "Feuchte" at the time, and it referred to a family living in the outskirts of the town, near a small lake.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. During this period, variations in spelling started to emerge, including "Feuchten," "Feucht," and "Feuchtner."

The first known individual with the surname Fyock was Hans Feuchtner, born in 1523 in the town of Regensburg, Bavaria. He was a prominent merchant and trader, known for his successful business dealings with other parts of Europe.

Another notable figure was Katharina Feuchte, born in 1587 in Nuremberg, Bavaria. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, widely respected for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her dedication to helping women during childbirth.

In the 17th century, the name found its way to the United States through German immigrants. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johann Fyock, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1685. He settled in the area now known as Berks County and became a successful farmer.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Fyock was Friedrich Feuchte, born in 1792 in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a celebrated architect and engineer, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of civil engineering. His most notable work was the construction of the Königsstraße Bridge in Stuttgart, completed in 1846.

Another prominent figure was Elisabeth Feuchte, born in 1823 in Frankfurt, Germany. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several successful schools for girls and campaigning for equal access to education.

While the surname Fyock has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of immigrants and their descendants. Despite its geographic dispersal, the name continues to hold a connection to its German heritage and the linguistic origins that trace back to the 15th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fyock

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

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

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