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

Infelise, 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 Infelise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Infelise in America

Infelise is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Infelise surname appeared 154 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 Infelise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Infelise 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 Infelise

The surname INFELISE is of Italian origin and its earliest known roots can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Veneto, particularly in the city of Venice. The name is believed to derive from the Latin words "infelix" meaning "unhappy" or "unfortunate", and "felice" meaning "happy" or "fortunate". This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a particular event or circumstance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname INFELISE can be found in a document from 1387 in the archives of Venice, where a certain "Pietro Infelise" is mentioned as a merchant and member of the city's influential guilds. This document provides valuable insight into the social standing and occupation of individuals bearing this name during that time period.

In the 15th century, the INFELISE name appears in records from the nearby town of Padua, where a family bearing this surname owned several properties and vineyards. One noteworthy individual from this era was Francesco Infelise (1422-1498), a renowned scholar and professor of law at the University of Padua.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the INFELISE surname gradually spread to other regions of Italy, such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Bologna, where they became known for their expertise in the textile industry. One prominent figure from this lineage was Lucrezia Infelise (1538-1612), who was celebrated for her skills as a weaver and fabric designer.

In the 17th century, the INFELISE name gained further recognition with the birth of Giovanni Battista Infelise (1637-1693), a renowned architect and sculptor from Milan. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another noteworthy individual was Giulio Infelise (1772-1842), a military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefields of Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the INFELISE surname continued to be associated with various professions, including law, academia, and the arts. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific event, it has since become a proud and enduring legacy for generations of families across Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Infelise

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

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

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