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

Fragoza, 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 Fragoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fragoza in America

Fragoza is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fragoza surname appeared 361 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 Fragoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fragoza 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 Fragoza

The surname Fragoza has its origins in Spain, and it is believed to date back to the 15th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "fragoso," which means "rough" or "rugged," referring to a person who lived in a mountainous or rocky area. It is likely that the name was originally a descriptive nickname given to someone who lived in a particularly rugged or remote region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fragoza can be found in the baptismal records of the parish of San Sebastián in the city of Málaga, Spain, where a child named Juan Fragoza was baptized in 1492. This coincides with the time period when surnames were becoming more widely adopted in Spain.

In the 16th century, there are records of a merchant named Pedro Fragoza who traded goods between Spain and the Americas. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to the Spanish colonial era, indicating that the name had spread beyond its original region.

One notable figure with the surname Fragoza was Bartolomé Fragoza, a Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his religious artworks, and several of his paintings can still be found in churches across Spain.

Another famous bearer of the name was Juana Fragoza, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of various charitable organizations in her region.

In the 19th century, there was a renowned scholar and historian named Manuel Fragoza, who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Spain. His works were widely read and respected in academic circles of the time.

Over the centuries, the surname Fragoza has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the village of Fragoza in the province of Burgos. It is possible that some variations of the name, such as Fragoso or Fraguas, were derived from these place names.

While the surname Fragoza is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of Spain and the various influences that have shaped the country over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fragoza

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

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

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