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

Fregosi, 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 Fregosi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fregosi in America

Fregosi is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fregosi surname appeared 136 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 Fregosi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fregosi 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 Fregosi

The surname Fregosi originates from Italy, particularly in the Liguria region, and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "fregoso," which means "frisky" or "playful," suggesting a lively or mischievous personality trait associated with the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fregosi name can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, when members of the noble Fregosi family played a prominent role in the political and economic affairs of the Republic of Genoa. The Fregosi family was part of the aristocratic patrician class and held significant influence in the city-state during the Renaissance era.

In the 14th century, Battista Fregoso (1290-1365) served as the Doge of Genoa, the highest-ranking official in the republic, from 1350 to 1365. He was known for his leadership during a period of political turmoil and his efforts to strengthen Genoa's naval power in the Mediterranean.

Another notable figure bearing the Fregosi surname was Tommaso Fregoso (1493-1541), a Renaissance humanist and writer who authored several works on philosophy, literature, and history. He was born in Genoa and spent much of his life in Rome, where he served as a diplomat and tutor to influential families.

In the 16th century, Cesare Fregoso (1510-1583) was a prominent military commander who fought in the service of various Italian states, including Genoa and the Papal States. He was also a renowned engineer and architect, renowned for his fortifications and defensive structures across Italy.

The Fregosi surname can also be found in historical records from neighboring regions, such as Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna, where branches of the family may have migrated or established themselves over time. Variations in spelling, such as Fregosa or Fregoso, were common in different locales.

While the Fregosi name was particularly prominent among the Italian nobility and upper classes, it eventually spread across various social strata, with individuals bearing the surname emerging in various professions and walks of life throughout Italy's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fregosi

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

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

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