2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Frasquillo
A surname of Spanish origin possibly referring to a small container or flask.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Frasquillo. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frasquillo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Frasquillo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frasquillo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 75.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frasquillo
Among Census respondents with the surname Frasquillo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 75.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Frasquillo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Frasquillo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino75.2% · 85
- White17.7% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.3% · 6
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frasquillo
Frasquillo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#112,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
+20 bearers (+14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 5,668 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-43 bearers (-27.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 34,653 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #112,568 | 156 | 0.05 | +20 bearers (+14.7%) | Up 5,668 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -43 bearers (-27.6%) | Down 34,653 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Frasquillo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,568 | #147,221 | -30.8% |
| Count | 156 | 113 | -27.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -24.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frasquillo bearers went from 156 to 113 (-27.6% change). The surname moved down 34,653 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,568 to #147,221.
FAQ
Frasquillo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frasquillo?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Frasquillo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Frasquillo?
Frasquillo ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Frasquillo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Frasquillo.
Has Frasquillo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frasquillo went from 156 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 43 (-27.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #112,568 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Frasquillo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frasquillo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 75.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Frasquillo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.2% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frasquillo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (75.2%), White (17.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Frasquillo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Frasquillo mean?
A surname of Spanish origin possibly referring to a small container or flask. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Frasquillo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Frasquillo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.