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

Fradera, 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 Fradera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fradera in America

Fradera is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fradera surname appeared 129 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 Fradera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fradera 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 Fradera

The surname Fradera originated in Catalonia, a region located in the northeastern part of Spain. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "frare," which means "friar" or "brother," and is often associated with members of religious orders or monasteries.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames arose from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. In the case of Fradera, it is likely that the name was initially given to someone who had a connection to a monastery or a religious order, perhaps as a member, or someone who lived near or worked for a monastic community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fradera surname can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a medieval document that details the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after its conquest by the Crown of Aragon in the 13th century. This record mentions individuals with the name Fradera, suggesting that the surname was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Fradera appeared in various administrative and legal documents from the region of Catalonia. For instance, a man named Bernat Fradera was mentioned in a document from the city of Girona in 1342, indicating the presence of the surname in that area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Fradera surname. One such person was Francesc Fradera (1515-1589), a Catalan physician and writer who authored several works on medicine and natural philosophy. Another was Josep Fradera (1722-1784), a Catalan painter known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 19th century, Joaquim Fradera (1823-1896) was a prominent Catalan lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament. Additionally, Miquel Fradera (1858-1938) was a renowned Catalan architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona and other cities.

The surname Fradera also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. For example, Andreu Fradera (1677-1741) was a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and contributed to the mapping of the western coast of North America.

While the surname Fradera has its origins in Catalonia, it has since spread to other regions and countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its historical roots and connections to religious orders and communities in medieval Spain remain an integral part of its etymology and development over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fradera

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

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

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