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The surname Fregoso was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. 4th century B.C it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 B.C and restored by Rome who made it their headquarters. They survived the Lombard and Carolingan intrusions. Were well known for their naval prowess. Shipbuilding flourished in this natural sea port. Much migration took place to South America pre WWII. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. The Fregoso family settled here about the 14th (1370) century but they are believed to have been a noble Castilian family many of whom settled in this thriving metropolis.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Fregoso, Fregosu, Fregosi, Fulgoso, Fregose and many more.
Prominent among members of the family was
In the United States, the name Fregoso is the 9,029th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1