Explore the Family Name Feola
The meaning of Feola
Italian: from a derivative of Feo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Luigi, Salvatore, Marco, Rocco, Sal, Agostino, Amato, Amedeo, Aniello, Augostino, Carmine.
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How common is the last name Feola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feola has seen a slight variation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Feola was ranked as the 18,994th most popular surname, then decreased to the rank of 20,019 in 2010, which represents a change of -5.4%. The count of individuals with the surname increased minimally from 1,327 in 2000 to 1,337 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.75%. However, the proportion of Feola per 100k people dropped by 8.16% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,994 | #20,019 | -5.4% |
| Count | 1,327 | 1,337 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Feola also shifted over the decade from 2000 to 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Feolas identified as White (94.2%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.24%) and an even smaller percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.75%) or with two or more races (1.36%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (92.37%), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (4.94%) and a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.05%). For the first time, some identified as Black (0.52%), though no one identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 92.37% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 4.94% | 52.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.12% | -17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 1.05% | 40% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |