Explore the Family Name Fagundo
The meaning of Fagundo
Portuguese: from the personal name Fagundo, from Latin facundus ‘talkative, eloquent’ (see Facundo).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fagundo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fagundo has seen a significant rise in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd and had a count of 270 bearers. By 2010, the rank improved to 58,481 with an increase of 14.22 percent, and the count rose to 347, an increase of 28.52 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 20 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #58,481 | 14.22% |
| Count | 270 | 347 | 28.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fagundo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fagundo has varied over time based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Fagundos identified as Hispanic, at 68.52 percent. By 2010, this percentage increased to 75.22 percent. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 27.41 percent in 2000 to 23.34 percent in 2010. Notably, individuals with multi-racial identities dropped from 2.22 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.52% | 75.22% | 9.78% |
| White | 27.41% | 23.34% | -14.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |