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

Frescas, 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 Frescas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frescas in America

Frescas is the 37591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frescas surname appeared 592 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 Frescas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frescas 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 Frescas

The surname FRESCAS has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and parts of Aragon in modern-day Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th or 14th century.

The name FRESCAS is derived from the Catalan and Valencian word "fresca," meaning "fresh" or "cool." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a cool or refreshing place, or perhaps someone who dealt with fresh produce or maintained a cool temperament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FRESCAS surname can be found in the "Llibre de Repartiment," a medieval document that documented the distribution of land and properties among the Christian conquerors of Valencia in the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname FRESCAS, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Bernat FRESCAS was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Barcelona. He played a significant role in the city's economic and social affairs during that time.

Another historical figure bearing the FRESCAS surname was Joan FRESCAS, a renowned artist and sculptor from Valencia who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which included religious sculptures and architectural elements, can still be found adorning churches and buildings throughout the region.

During the 18th century, a family by the name of FRESCAS was involved in the wine trade in the town of Penedès, near Barcelona. Their vineyards and wine production were well-regarded in the area, and their surname became associated with the local wine industry.

In the 19th century, Francisco FRESCAS was a prominent politician and advocate for workers' rights in Catalonia. He played a significant role in the labor movement and fought for better working conditions and fair wages for factory workers during the Industrial Revolution.

Another notable figure with the FRESCAS surname was María FRESCAS, a celebrated writer and poet from Valencia who lived in the early 20th century. Her work was highly acclaimed and helped promote the cultural and literary traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frescas

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

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

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