2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fabra
A surname of Spanish origin meaning "bean farmer" or "bean grower".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Fabra. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fabra surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Fabra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabra, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 47.9%. The next largest groups are White (28.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fabra
The surname FABRA is of Catalan origin, originating from the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, derived from the Latin word "fabra," meaning "blacksmith."
The earliest recorded instances of the FABRA surname can be found in medieval Catalan documents and records. One notable example is the mention of a Pere Fabra in a document dated 1285 from the town of Lleida. This suggests that the name was already in use during this time period.
In the 14th century, the FABRA name appeared in various municipal records and registries across Catalonia, indicating its widespread prevalence in the region. The surname was likely associated with families involved in the blacksmith trade or metalworking professions.
The FABRA surname has also been connected to several notable historical figures. One of the most prominent individuals was Pompeu Fabra (1868-1948), a renowned Catalan philologist and lexicographer who played a crucial role in the standardization and codification of the Catalan language.
Another notable FABRA was Francesc Xavier Fabra (1765-1835), a Catalan painter and engraver who was acclaimed for his religious works and portraits during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
In the 16th century, the FABRA name appeared in records from the town of Reus, Catalonia, where a family with the surname owned a significant tract of land known as the "Mas de Fabra." This suggests that the name had become associated with property ownership and landholding by this time.
During the 17th century, the FABRA surname was also documented in parts of Valencia, indicating a possible migration or expansion of the family beyond the borders of Catalonia.
The name FABRA can be found in various historical documents and records across Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it has maintained a strong presence throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fabra
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabra, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 47.9%. The next largest groups are White (28.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Fabra bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fabra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino47.9% · 58
- White28.9% · 35
- Asian and Pacific Islander18.2% · 22
- Black or African American4.1% · 5
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fabra
Fabra appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+8 bearers (+7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,892 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.1%) | Up 4,892 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fabra surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #141,309 | 3.3% |
| Count | 113 | 121 | 7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fabra bearers went from 113 to 121 (+7.1% change). The surname moved up 4,892 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #141,309.
FAQ
Fabra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fabra?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Fabra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Fabra?
Fabra ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Fabra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fabra.
Has Fabra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fabra went from 113 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 8 (+7.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Fabra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabra, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 47.9%. The next largest groups are White (28.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fabra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.9% (58 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fabra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (47.9%), White (28.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (18.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fabra (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fabra mean?
A surname of Spanish origin meaning "bean farmer" or "bean grower". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fabra (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Fabra?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.