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

Fombona, 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 Fombona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fombona in America

Fombona is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fombona surname appeared 116 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 Fombona.

The history of the last name Fombona

The surname Fombona originates from Spain and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "fombona," which means a deep valley or gorge. This suggests that the name likely originated from a region with prominent valleys or ravines.

In historical records, the earliest mention of the surname Fombona can be found in the parish registry of Valladolid, Spain, dating back to the year 1537. This entry records the birth of a child named Juan Fombona to parents Pedro and María Fombona.

During the 17th century, the name Fombona appeared in several manuscripts and documents related to the Spanish Inquisition. One notable example is the trial records of Diego Fombona, a merchant from Seville, who was accused of harboring Protestant beliefs in 1642.

In the 18th century, the Fombona surname gained prominence in the Basque region of Spain. Historical records indicate that a family by the name of Fombona owned several vineyards and estates in the town of Laguardia, near the city of Logroño.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Fombona was Pedro Fombona, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Pedro Fombona is believed to have settled in the Caribbean islands and is considered one of the first European settlers in the region.

Another notable figure was María Fombona y Ramos (1842-1921), a Spanish writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. She published several novels and essays, including "La Mujer Española" (The Spanish Woman), which explored the role of women in Spanish society.

In the 20th century, Rufino Fombona (1900-1976) was a Venezuelan novelist and literary critic who gained international recognition for his works. He authored several books, including "El Hombre de Hierro" (The Iron Man) and "Crítica Inmanente" (Immanent Criticism).

Rafael Fombona Palacio (1924-1999) was a renowned Venezuelan architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in shaping the modern landscape of Caracas and was recognized for his innovative designs and commitment to sustainable urban development.

Miguel Fombona Zuloaga (1932-2019) was a Venezuelan composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the country's classical music scene. He composed various orchestral works, operas, and chamber music pieces, and served as the principal conductor of the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fombona

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

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 Fombona 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.

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

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