Explore the Family Name Fragomeni
The meaning of Fragomeni
Italian (southern): perhaps a topographic name in connection with a word from Greek (pe)phragmenos ‘barricaded’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fragomeni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fragomeni has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,398 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 77,012, marking a decrease of 3.51%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Fragomeni surname increased from 242 to 249 people, indicating a growth of 2.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #77,012 | -3.51% |
| Count | 242 | 249 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fragomeni
The ethnicity distribution for the Fragomeni surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White- accounting for 95.45% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.58% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group saw a minor decrease from 2.89% to 2.81% over the decade. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. The data also showed no individuals identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 95.58% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 2.81% | -2.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |