Explore the Family Name Fragosa
The meaning of Fragosa
1. Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Fragosa in Póvoa de Varzim (Porto), see Fragoso. This surname is very rare in Portugal. 2. Hispanic: altered form of Galician Fragoso.
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How common is the last name Fragosa in the United States?
The surname Fragosa has seen an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 77,222 and by 2010, it jumped up to 74,826, demonstrating a 3.1% rise. There were 231 people with the Fragosa surname as of the 2000 census, a number that increased to 258 by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 11.69%. However, the proportion of Fragosas per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #74,826 | 3.1% |
| Count | 231 | 258 | 11.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fragosa
In terms of ethnicity, the largest proportion of individuals with the Fragosa surname identified as Hispanic, accounting for 83.98% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 82.56% in 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a significant increase from 13.42% in 2000 to 16.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy. It's also important to note that there were no records of individuals identifying as two or more races during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.98% | 82.56% | -1.69% |
| White | 13.42% | 16.67% | 24.22% |
| 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% |