Explore the Family Name Fenech
The meaning of Fenech
Maltese: from Maltese Arabic fenek ‘rabbit’ (from Arabic fanak ‘fox, marten, furry animal’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fenech in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fenech has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fenech was ranked 39,176th in terms of popularity, which slightly dropped to 39,887th rank in 2010, marking a decline of 1.81%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 529 to 550 during the same period, representing an increase of 3.97%. The proportion of people named Fenech per 100k population also descended by 5% from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #39,887 | -1.81% |
| Count | 529 | 550 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenech
While analysing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fenech from the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily linked to White ethnicity, with a slight increment from 95.84% in 2000 to 96% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 1.70% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 1.64% in 2010. A minor percentage identified with two or more races, which decreased by 13.23% from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 96% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.64% | -13.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.64% | -3.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |