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

Fructuoso, 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 Fructuoso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fructuoso in America

Fructuoso is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fructuoso surname appeared 230 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 Fructuoso.

The history of the last name Fructuoso

The surname Fructuoso originated in Portugal and Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "fructuosus," which means "fruitful" or "productive." This name was likely given to individuals who lived in areas known for their fertile lands or agricultural abundance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fructuoso can be found in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a Portuguese manuscript from the 13th century. This document mentions a noble family bearing the name Fructuoso, indicating their prominence during that time.

In Spain, the name Fructuoso was often associated with the regions of Galicia and Asturias. Several historical figures with this surname hailed from these areas. For instance, Fructuoso Fernández (1492-1556), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian, was born in Galicia and played a significant role in the Council of Trent.

Another notable figure was Fructuoso Losada (1529-1591), a Spanish Benedictine monk and historian from Asturias. He authored several works on the history of the region, including "Antigüedades y Cosas Memorables del Principado de Asturias" (Antiquities and Memorable Things of the Principality of Asturias).

In Portugal, the surname Fructuoso was particularly prevalent in the northern regions. One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Gaspar Fructuoso (1522-1591), a Portuguese historian and cleric from the island of São Miguel in the Azores archipelago. His work, "Saudades da Terra" (Longings for the Land), is considered a seminal chronicle of the history and culture of the Azores Islands.

The surname Fructuoso also found its way to the New World during the age of exploration and colonization. Hernando Fructuoso (1548-1619) was a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile and later served as the governor of the Chilean province of Cuyo.

Another notable figure was Fructuoso García de Arce (1530-1608), a Spanish conquistador and colonial administrator who played a crucial role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in present-day Bolivia and Peru.

While these examples highlight some of the most notable individuals with the surname Fructuoso throughout history, the name has continued to be carried by many families across Portugal, Spain, and their former colonial territories, reflecting its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fructuoso

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

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

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