Explore the Family Name Fella
The meaning of Fella
1. Italian: from a short form of the personal name Raffaella, feminine of Raffaele. This surname is also found in France. 2. English: perhaps an occasional variant of Feller, Fell or Fellow. Some characteristic forenames: French Laurent.
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How common is the last name Fella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fella" has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,003 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,636th spot, marking a 10.24% decrease. During this period, the number of individuals bearing the Fella surname also saw a reduction from 350 to 332, indicating a 5.14% decline. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population also fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #60,636 | -10.24% |
| Count | 350 | 332 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fella
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Fella surname identify as White, with an increase from 92.29% in 2000 to 93.07% in 2010. There were significant changes within other ethnic groups too. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped drastically from 2.57% to 1.51%. Those identifying as part of two or more races and Hispanic both fell to zero from previously 2.29% and 1.43% respectively. Interestingly, while there were no Black individuals with the Fella surname recorded in 2000, this group made up 3.01% of the Fellas in 2010. No American Indian and Alaskan Natives were recorded under this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 93.07% | 0.85% |
| Black | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.57% | 1.51% | -41.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |