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

Fragua, 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 Fragua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fragua in America

Fragua is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fragua surname appeared 287 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 Fragua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fragua 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 Fragua

The surname "FRAGUA" originated in Spain during the medieval period, deriving from the Spanish word "fragua," which means "forge" or "blacksmith's workshop." This name likely originated as an occupational surname, given to individuals or families whose trade involved working in a forge or as blacksmiths.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "FRAGUA" can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in areas with a strong metalworking tradition, such as Andalusia and Castile. The name may have also been associated with specific place names or locations where forges or blacksmith workshops were prevalent.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname "FRAGUA" was Juan de Fragua, a 16th-century Spanish blacksmith and master craftsman renowned for his intricate ironwork designs. His masterpieces can still be admired in several churches and cathedrals across Spain.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Alonso de la Fragua, a 17th-century Spanish painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his religious artworks and sculptures adorning various churches and monasteries in Seville and its surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, Pedro Fragua y Saavedra, a Spanish military officer and explorer, played a crucial role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas, leading expeditions and establishing settlements in present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

Moving into the 19th century, María Fragua was a renowned Spanish novelist and essayist who used her writing to advocate for women's rights and social reform. Her works explored societal issues and challenged traditional gender norms of her time.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Javier Fragua Martínez was a prominent Spanish architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the modernist architectural movement in Spain. Several of his buildings in Madrid and Barcelona are now considered architectural landmarks.

While the surname "FRAGUA" is not as common today as it once was, it remains deeply rooted in Spanish history and culture, serving as a testament to the rich metalworking and artisanal traditions that have shaped the country's heritage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fragua

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

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

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