Explore the Family Name Fenicle
The meaning of Fenicle
Americanized form of German Fenchel or of its cognate Fengel ‘fennel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fenicle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fenicle saw a positive shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 77,472 in 2000 to 71,678 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.48 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 18.26 percent from 230 in 2000 to 272 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #71,678 | 7.48% |
| Count | 230 | 272 | 18.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenicle
Turning to ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Fenicle identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.09 percent of Fenicles identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.32 percent in 2010. The data shows no recorded changes in any other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, for this surname during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.32% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |