Explore the Family Name Fenelon
The meaning of Fenelon
1. French (Fénelon): habitational name from Lamothe-Fénelon, a place in Lot. 2. Haitian (Fénelon, also Fénélon): from the surname of the French writer François Fénelon (1651–1715), archbishop of Cambrai, used as a nickname. 3. Irish: variant of Fenlon 1. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Luckner, Edouard, Evens, Huguette, Jean Claude, Jean-Claude, Raoul, Ricot, Serge, Yvrose.
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How common is the last name Fenelon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fenelon has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Fenelon was ranked 27,848 in the nation, and this rank increased to 23,002 by 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 17.4%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 812 to 1,111 during this period, marking a substantial growth rate of 36.82%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Fenelon per 100,000 population in the country has also seen a notable rise of 26.67% from 0.3 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #23,002 | 17.4% |
| Count | 812 | 1,111 | 36.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.38 | 26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenelon
The ethnic identity distribution of those bearing the Fenelon surname also underwent significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained the same at 0%, there were shifts within other ethnic groups. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased markedly by 80.28% from 7.76% to 1.53%. Similarly, the white representation dropped by 24.04% from 40.76% to 30.96%. Conversely, the Hispanic community saw an uptick of 59.85%, from 2.59% to 4.14%. The most significant change was observed among the Black population, which surged from 47.91% to 62.65%, a rise of 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.91% | 62.65% | 30.77% |
| White | 40.76% | 30.96% | -24.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.14% | 59.85% |
| Two or More Races | 7.76% | 1.53% | -80.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |