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

Frago, 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 Frago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frago in America

Frago is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frago surname appeared 215 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 Frago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frago 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 Frago

The surname Frago has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, where it can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "fraga," meaning a rocky or stony place, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who resided in a mountainous or rugged area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Frago can be found in historical documents from the regions of Galicia and Asturias in Spain, as well as in northern Portugal. These areas were known for their rugged terrain and mountainous landscapes, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its geographical connotations.

One notable historical reference to the name Frago can be found in the "Códice Calixtino," a 12th-century manuscript that documented the traditions and customs of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This text mentions a knight named Pedro Frago, who was said to have accompanied King Alfonso VI during the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

In the 16th century, the name Frago also appeared in records from the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly in areas such as Mexico and Peru. One prominent figure from this era was Juan de Frago, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala alongside Pedro de Alvarado in the early 1500s.

Another notable individual with the surname Frago was Antonia Frago, a Spanish mystic and writer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She is known for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Carmelite order, and her works have been widely studied and analyzed by scholars of mysticism and religious literature.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Frago was José Frago, a Spanish military officer and engineer who played a significant role in the defense of Havana, Cuba, against the British forces during the Seven Years' War. His contributions to the fortifications and military strategies of the city were widely recognized and documented in historical records.

In the 19th century, one noteworthy individual with the surname Frago was María Frago, a Spanish painter and artist who was renowned for her portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Spain and Europe, and she is regarded as a significant figure in the Spanish artistic renaissance of the 19th century.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Frago continued to spread and evolve, with different variations and spellings emerging in different regions and cultures. However, its origins and historical significance remained rooted in the rugged landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frago

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

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

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