Explore the Family Name Fragoza
The meaning of Fragoza
1. Portuguese: variant of Fragosa. 2. Hispanic: altered form of Galician Fragozo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fragoza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fragoza has seen a notable increase in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,008th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen to the 56,588th spot - an upward shift of 11.59%. The count of individuals bearing this name also grew by 24.05%, from 291 in 2000 to 361 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people went up slightly from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #56,588 | 11.59% |
| Count | 291 | 361 | 24.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fragoza
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fragoza, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority identify as Hispanic. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 84.19% to 85.87%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those associating the Fragoza surname with White ethnicity declined from 15.12% to 12.19%. Notably, no individuals holding the Fragoza surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races, either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.19% | 85.87% | 2% |
| White | 15.12% | 12.19% | -19.38% |
| 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% |