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

Frasquillo, 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 Frasquillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frasquillo in America

Frasquillo is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frasquillo surname appeared 156 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 Frasquillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frasquillo 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 Frasquillo

The surname Frasquillo is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages in the regions of Castile and Aragon. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "frasco," which means "flask" or "bottle," suggesting a possible connection to an ancestor who may have been a glassblower or a merchant dealing in glassware.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Frasquillo surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when a nobleman named Pedro Frasquillo was mentioned in a document from the Kingdom of Aragon. This document suggests that the Frasquillo family held a prominent position in the region during that time period.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Frasquillo was recorded as a member of the Spanish military forces during the Reconquista, the period when the Christian kingdoms of Spain were reclaiming territories from the Moors. Juan's bravery and service to the crown were documented in historical accounts of the time.

During the 16th century, the Frasquillo surname appeared in various records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, indicating that members of the family had traveled and settled in the New World. One such example is Francisco Frasquillo, a Spanish explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Juana Frasquillo was recorded as a patron of the arts in Seville, Spain. Juana's patronage and support for local artists and craftsmen of the time played a significant role in the cultural development of the city.

Another notable Frasquillo was Diego Frasquillo, who lived during the 18th century and was a renowned mathematician and astronomer in Spain. Diego's contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and his observations of celestial bodies were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Throughout history, variations of the Frasquillo surname have emerged, such as Frasquillo, Frasquillón, and Frasquillito, reflecting regional linguistic variations and adaptations over time. However, the core origin and meaning of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its Spanish roots and the potential connection to the glassblowing or glassware trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frasquillo

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

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

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