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

Fabros, 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 Fabros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fabros in America

Fabros is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fabros surname appeared 218 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 Fabros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fabros 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 Fabros

The surname FABROS originates from Spain and dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "faber," meaning a craftsman or blacksmith, and the Spanish suffix "-os," indicating a place of origin or occupation.

The name FABROS was initially concentrated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were skilled blacksmiths or metalworkers who lived near forges or workshops.

Historical records show that the name FABROS appeared in various documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable instance is the mention of a certain Rodrigo FABROS in the "Libro Becerro" of the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, dated around 1260.

In the 14th century, the name FABROS was also found in the "Libro de la Cadena" of the city of Jaca, which was a record of landowners and taxpayers in the region. This suggests that by this time, some families bearing the FABROS surname had acquired land and established themselves as property owners.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname FABROS was Juan FABROS, who was born in Burgos, Spain, around 1380. He was a renowned blacksmith and metalworker, recognized for his exceptional craftsmanship in creating ornate ironwork for churches and noble residences.

Another notable figure was Álvaro FABROS, born in Oviedo, Asturias, in 1512. He was a skilled goldsmith and jeweler who worked for the Spanish royal court during the reign of King Charles I of Spain (also known as Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire).

In the 17th century, the FABROS surname gained prominence with Pedro FABROS y Guzmán (1594-1667), a Spanish military leader and governor of several provinces in the Spanish colonies. He played a significant role in the conquest and colonization of parts of South America.

María FABROS y Cárdenas (1702-1768) was a prominent figure in the Spanish Enlightenment. Born in Seville, she was a renowned writer, poet, and intellectual who contributed to the literary and philosophical movements of her time.

The surname FABROS also has a presence in other Spanish-speaking countries, likely due to migration and the spread of Spanish culture during the colonial era. Notable individuals include José FABROS (1832-1905), a Mexican painter and art educator, and Andrés FABROS (1901-1983), a Chilean architect known for his innovative designs in the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fabros

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

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 Fabros 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 Fabros 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 Fabros was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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