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

Fregozo, 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 Fregozo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fregozo in America

Fregozo is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fregozo surname appeared 187 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 Fregozo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fregozo 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 Fregozo

The surname Fregozo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "fregare," which means "to rub" or "to scrape." This suggests that the original bearer of this surname may have been involved in a profession related to rubbing or scraping, such as a shoemaker or a tanner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fregozo can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a document from the year 1328 mentions a certain "Guido Fregozo." This suggests that the name was already established in Tuscany by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Fregozo family gained prominence in the Republic of Genoa, with members holding important political and military positions. One notable figure was Tomaso Fregozo (1370-1448), who served as the Doge of Genoa from 1436 to 1437 and again from 1441 to 1442.

Another prominent individual with the surname Fregozo was Pietro Fregozo (1499-1570), an Italian prelate and Bishop of Agrigento from 1541 to 1569. He was known for his efforts in promoting the Counter-Reformation in his diocese.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Fregozo family settled in Spain, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Fregoso." One notable Spanish bearer of the name was Juan Fregoso (1622-1693), a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Moving forward to the 19th century, we find Ferdinando Fregozo (1813-1891), an Italian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and optics.

Throughout its history, the surname Fregozo has been associated with various noble families and individuals in Italy, Spain, and other parts of Europe. While its origins can be traced back to Tuscany, the name has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fregozo

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

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

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