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

Fanjul, 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 Fanjul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fanjul in America

Fanjul is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fanjul surname appeared 163 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 Fanjul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fanjul 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 Fanjul

The surname FANJUL is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "fanjal," which means "small farm" or "vegetable garden." This suggests that the name may have originated among those who worked as agricultural laborers or farmers during the time of the Moorish rule in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FANJUL can be found in the archives of the town of Zafra, in the province of Badajoz, dating back to the 16th century. The name also appears in historical records from the nearby towns of Llerena and Fuente de Cantos, indicating that the name was prevalent in this region.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the surname FANJUL was Juan Fanjul, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He participated in several battles and campaigns against the Dutch and the French.

Another historically significant individual with the surname FANJUL was María Fanjul, a renowned Spanish painter and engraver who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was known for her intricate etchings and engravings, which depicted religious scenes and portraits.

In the 19th century, José Fanjul y Fernández (1823-1892) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and held various government positions during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

In the early 20th century, Pedro Fanjul (1898-1976) was a Cuban-born Spanish writer and journalist who worked for several newspapers and magazines in Spain and Latin America. He wrote extensively on cultural and literary topics.

During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), Manuel Fanjul García (1912-1997) was a notable figure in the Republican forces. He served as a military commander and played a significant role in the defense of Madrid against the Nationalist forces led by General Francisco Franco.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the surname FANJUL, which has its roots in the agricultural communities of southern Spain and traces its origins back to the time of the Moorish influence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fanjul

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

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

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