Explore the Family Name Fragua
The meaning of Fragua
Spanish: metonymic occupational name for a smith, from fragua ‘forge’. In the US, it is most common among Native Americans (Jemez Pueblos) in NM.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fragua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fragua has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 67,522 to 68,547, a change of -1.52%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 5.13%, growing from 273 in 2000 to 287 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #68,547 | -1.52% |
| Count | 273 | 287 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fragua
The ethnicity associated with the surname Fragua, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly American Indian and Alaskan Native, accounting for 83.52% in 2000 and 80.84% in 2010. This was followed by Hispanic ethnicity, which decreased slightly from 9.16% to 8.71% during the same period. White ethnicity saw significant growth, increasing by 58.41% to 6.97% in 2010. The category of two or more races also increased by 18.77%, reaching 3.48% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities recorded no representation for this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 83.52% | 80.84% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 9.16% | 8.71% | -4.91% |
| White | 4.4% | 6.97% | 58.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 3.48% | 18.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |