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

Fraile, 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 Fraile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fraile in America

Fraile is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fraile surname appeared 210 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 Fraile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fraile 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 Fraile

The surname FRAILE has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "fraile," which means "friar" or "monk." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near monasteries or had some association with religious orders.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames were derived from occupations or associations with religious institutions. The name FRAILE may have been assigned to individuals who worked or lived in close proximity to monasteries or provided services to the monks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRAILE can be found in the Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval Spanish document dating back to the late 14th century. This document contains lists of landowners and their properties, including references to individuals with the surname FRAILE.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Juan FRAILE (c. 1420 - c. 1490) was a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. He played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Caribbean islands.

Another prominent figure with the surname FRAILE was Pedro FRAILE (1550 - 1620), a Spanish Jesuit missionary who traveled to South America and worked among the indigenous populations in present-day Paraguay and Argentina. He is known for his efforts in evangelization and establishing missions in the region.

In the 17th century, Francisco FRAILE (1620 - 1687) was a Spanish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He authored several works on astronomy and mathematics, including "Tratado de la Esfera" (Treatise on the Sphere).

Moving into the 18th century, Antonio FRAILE (1710 - 1784) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He gained recognition for his skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects and his attention to detail in rendering clothing and textures.

In the 19th century, Juan FRAILE (1820 - 1890) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Zaragoza. He played a role in the political debates and legislation of his time.

The surname FRAILE has deep roots in Spain and has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including explorers, missionaries, scholars, artists, and politicians. While the name may have originated from its connection to religious orders, it has transcended its initial meaning and become a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fraile

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

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

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