Find out how popular the last name Fábrega is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fábrega.

Fábrega, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fábrega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fábrega in America

Fábrega is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fábrega surname appeared 178 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fábrega.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fábrega to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fábrega

The surname Fabrega is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It is believed to have derived from the Latin words "faber" meaning "craftsman" and "regere" meaning "to rule or guide." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a skilled craftsman or someone who oversaw the work of artisans.

The name can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in various records and manuscripts from that era. One notable example is a mention of a nobleman named Ramón Fabrega in the "Llibre dels Fets" (Book of Deeds), a chronicle written by King James I of Aragon in the 13th century.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Catalan family named Fabrega residing in the town of Valls, near Tarragona. This family is believed to have been prominent in the local textile industry, which was a significant economic activity in the region at the time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Fabrega is Pere Fabrega, a Catalan merchant born in the late 15th century. He is known for his extensive trade activities across the Mediterranean and his involvement in the exploration and colonization efforts of the Spanish Crown in the Americas.

Another notable figure is Guillem Fabrega, a 16th-century Catalan architect and master builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and monasteries in Barcelona and the surrounding areas, showcasing the skills of the Fabrega family as master craftsmen.

In the 17th century, a Valencian branch of the Fabrega family gained prominence. One member, Jaume Fabrega (1620-1685), was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Royal Court of Valencia.

Moving into the 18th century, Carles Fabrega (1718-1792) was a Catalan military officer who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of territories in the Americas. He served as the governor of several provinces in present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

In more recent times, Enrique Fabrega (1893-1976) was a prominent Panamanian politician and diplomat who served as the President of Panama from 1942 to 1945. He was instrumental in promoting Panama's sovereignty and strengthening its ties with the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fábrega

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fábrega.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fábrega was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fábrega has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fábrega was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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