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

Fugon, 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 Fugon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fugon in America

Fugon is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fugon surname appeared 138 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 Fugon.

The history of the last name Fugon

The surname FUGON originated in the Castile region of central Spain during the late 10th century. It likely derived from the Latin word "fugere," meaning "to flee" or "to run away," suggesting the name may have been given to someone who fled from a particular place or situation.

The name FUGON can be traced back to the medieval town of Fuen de Todos, located in the province of Cuenca. In ancient records from the year 1087, the name is spelled "Fugone," referring to a landowner named Pedro Fugone who lived in the area.

One of the earliest known bearers of the FUGON name was Diego Fugon, a soldier who fought in the Reconquista during the 12th century. He is mentioned in a manuscript from the Monastery of Silos, dated 1156, for his bravery in battle against the Moors.

In the 13th century, the name FUGON appeared in the Catalan region of Spain, with a variation spelled "Fugó." A prominent figure bearing this name was Ramon Fugó, a merchant and trader who established trade routes between Barcelona and the Mediterranean ports.

During the 15th century, the FUGON name gained recognition in the Kingdom of Castile and León. One notable individual was Juana Fugon, a noblewoman born in 1423, who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella I of Castile.

Another significant figure in the history of the FUGON name was Pedro Fugon, a Spanish explorer born in 1511 in Seville. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas and played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico.

In the 17th century, the FUGON name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with Juan Fugon being accused of heresy in 1621. He was a prominent scholar and philosopher who challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fugon

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

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

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