Explore the Family Name Fragola
The meaning of Fragola
Italian: apparently from fragola ‘strawberry’, probably applied as a topographic name for someone who lived by a patch of wild strawberries, a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of soft fruits, or a nickname for someone with a conspicuous strawberry mark. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Rocco, Giuseppe, Carmelo, Domenic, Federico, Giacomo, Livio, Nunzie, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Fragola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fragola experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 51,233 in 2000 to 57,781 in 2010, representing a decrease of 12.78%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname likewise decreased by approximately 7.85%, dropping from 382 to 352 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction, moving from 0.14 to 0.12, indicating a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #57,781 | -12.78% |
| Count | 382 | 352 | -7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fragola
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Fragola, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. A majority of bearers were identified as white, but this group experienced a slight decrease of about 1.46%, taking the figure from 93.98% to 92.61%. The Hispanic representation of this surname also witnessed a drop, falling by 20.36% from 3.93% to 3.13%. However, there was a new addition to the ethnic identity mix with individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 3.69% in 2010. There were no changes for those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 92.61% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 3.13% | -20.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |