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

Fresques, 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 Fresques surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fresques in America

Fresques is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fresques surname appeared 120 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 Fresques.

The history of the last name Fresques

The surname FRESQUES is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "fresche," meaning "fresh" or "new." It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a fresh or youthful appearance.

In the 13th century, the name Fresques appeared in various records from the region of Normandy in northern France. It was often spelled as "Fresque" or "Fresche" during this time. Variations such as "Freschier" and "Freschet" were also found in medieval documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fresques can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record compiled in England in the late 13th century. This document mentions a person named Richard Fresques, indicating that the name had spread beyond France by that time.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Fresques was associated with several notable individuals. In 1387, a man named Jean Fresques was recorded as a merchant in the city of Paris. Another individual, Pierre Fresques, was a renowned artist and fresco painter who worked in the cities of Rouen and Caen in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Fresques appeared in various historical records from different regions of France. One notable bearer was Jacques Fresques (1535-1608), a French Protestant theologian and scholar who wrote extensively on religious subjects.

The 17th century saw the name Fresques spread to other parts of Europe. In 1642, a man named Hans Fresques was recorded as a landowner in the town of Heidelberg, Germany. Around the same time, a family with the surname Fresques settled in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where they established a successful trading business.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Fresques achieved recognition in various fields. Antoine Fresques (1718-1794) was a French military officer who served in the Seven Years' War. Marie Fresques (1792-1868) was a renowned French opera singer who performed in many prestigious theaters across Europe.

It is important to note that these historical examples are based on available records and may not be exhaustive. The surname Fresques has a long and varied history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fresques

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

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 Fresques 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.

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

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