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

Fojas, 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 Fojas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fojas in America

Fojas is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fojas surname appeared 299 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 Fojas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fojas 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 Fojas

The surname FOJAS is believed to have originated from the Iberian Peninsula, particularly from the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "folium," meaning "leaf" or "foliage," suggesting a possible connection to natural elements or occupations related to agriculture or forestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that documented the accounts of pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago. The name FOJAS appears in the context of a family residing in the town of Ponferrada, located in the province of León, Spain.

In the 14th century, the name FOJAS was mentioned in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The book contains references to various nobles and landowners, including individuals bearing the surname FOJAS, who were likely involved in the hunting expeditions or owned lands near hunting grounds.

During the 15th century, Juan FOJAS (c. 1425-1490) was a prominent Spanish scholar and humanist. He is known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts. His work played a significant role in the intellectual revival of the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, Pedro FOJAS (c. 1510-1570) was a renowned cartographer from Portugal. He is credited with creating some of the earliest and most accurate maps of the Iberian Peninsula, which were widely used for navigation and exploration during the Age of Discovery.

Another notable figure was María FOJAS (c. 1580-1650), a Spanish painter active during the Baroque period. Her works, primarily religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded for their intricate details and vivid colors. Several of her paintings can still be found in churches and museums across Spain.

The surname FOJAS has also been associated with various place names and localities throughout the Iberian Peninsula. For instance, the village of Fojas in the municipality of Badajoz, Spain, and the parish of Fojas in the municipality of Amares, Portugal, both derive their names from the surname, suggesting a strong historical presence in these regions.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname has undergone variations over time, with alternative forms such as Foias, Foyaz, and Foiaz being documented in historical records from different regions. These variations often reflect local linguistic influences and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fojas

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

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

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