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

Fagala, 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 Fagala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fagala in America

Fagala is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fagala surname appeared 184 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 Fagala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fagala 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 Fagala

The surname FAGALA originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "faggia," which means "beech tree," suggesting that the name may have been used to identify someone who lived near or worked with beech trees.

One of the earliest known references to the FAGALA name can be found in the records of the city of Naples, where a family with this surname was documented in the late 1400s. It is possible that the name originated in this region or neighboring areas of southern Italy.

As the FAGALA name spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Fagala, Fagalla, and Fagali. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record-keepers.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo FAGALA (1525-1592) was a prominent philosopher and theologian from the city of Padua. His works on natural philosophy and metaphysics were widely studied during the Renaissance period.

Another significant individual with the FAGALA surname was Vincenzo FAGALA (1670-1745), a renowned architect from Sicily. He was responsible for designing several iconic churches and palaces in Palermo and other Sicilian cities, leaving a lasting mark on the region's architectural landscape.

In the 18th century, a branch of the FAGALA family settled in the region of Calabria, where they established themselves as landowners and entrepreneurs. One member of this family, Antonio FAGALA (1755-1832), became a respected merchant and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community.

The FAGALA name also found its way to the island of Sardinia, where a family with this surname was documented in the town of Alghero in the late 19th century. A notable figure from this branch was Maria FAGALA (1875-1958), a renowned educator who played a significant role in promoting literacy and education among the island's youth.

Throughout its history, the FAGALA surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, business, academia, and the arts. While the name may have originated from a connection to beech trees, its bearers have left their mark in diverse fields across different regions of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fagala

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

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

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