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

Fruster, 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 Fruster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fruster in America

Fruster is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fruster surname appeared 145 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 Fruster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fruster 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 Fruster

The surname FRUSTER is believed to have originated in the region of Frusterio, a small village in northern Italy during the 13th century. The name is thought to derive from the Latin word "frusta," meaning "whip" or "scourge," possibly indicating that the original bearer of the name may have been a maker or seller of whips.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRUSTER can be found in a document from the year 1278, which mentions a Pietro Fruster, a landowner in the village of Frusterio. This historical record provides valuable insight into the longevity and geographic origins of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name FRUSTER began to spread beyond the confines of northern Italy. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Fruster, a renowned artist and fresco painter who was born in Frusterio in 1321 and died in Venice in 1395.

During the Renaissance period, the FRUSTER name gained prominence in the city of Florence, where a family of artisans and merchants bearing the name established themselves. One of the most noteworthy members of this family was Luca Fruster, a skilled metalworker who crafted intricate decorative pieces for the city's elite in the late 15th century.

As the centuries passed, the FRUSTER surname continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Europe. In the 17th century, a French military officer named Jacques Fruster (1612-1683) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Thirty Years' War.

Another notable figure was the English explorer and cartographer, William Fruster (1725-1798), who is credited with mapping several uncharted regions of the South Pacific during his expeditions in the late 18th century.

While the surname FRUSTER may not be as widely recognized today as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and connection to various notable figures throughout the centuries make it a fascinating name to explore from an etymological and historical perspective.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fruster

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

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

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