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

Fagner, 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 Fagner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fagner in America

Fagner is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fagner surname appeared 140 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 Fagner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fagner 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 Fagner

The surname Fagner has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "fagen," which means "to rejoice" or "to be glad." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a cheerful or joyful demeanor.

In the 17th century, the name was found in various parts of southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Historical records from this period show spellings such as "Fagner," "Faghner," and "Fagnor."

One of the earliest documented references to the name Fagner can be found in the parish records of the town of Nürnberg in 1612, where a certain Hans Fagner is mentioned as a local resident. Another notable early record is from the town of Augsburg in 1638, where a man named Jakob Fagner is listed as a master craftsman in the guild of woodworkers.

In the 18th century, the name began to appear in other parts of Europe as people migrated. For instance, there are records of a family named Fagner settling in the region of Alsace, which was then part of France, in the early 1700s.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Fagner surname was Johann Fagner, born in 1712 in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria. He was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Karl Fagner, born in 1798 in Stuttgart, who was a prominent architect and urban planner. He designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, a renowned art museum.

In the 19th century, the name Fagner began to appear in other parts of the world as a result of emigration. For example, there are records of a family named Fagner settling in the United States in the 1850s, having emigrated from the region of Baden-Württemberg.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Fagner was the German composer and musician Wilhelm Fagner, born in 1865 in Munich. He is known for his contributions to the development of chamber music and his collaborations with other renowned composers of his time.

Another notable figure was the German artist and illustrator Helene Fagner, born in 1879 in Berlin. She was celebrated for her intricate botanical illustrations and her illustrations for children's books, which were widely published in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fagner

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

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

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