Explore the Family Name De Francesco
The meaning of De Francesco
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Francesco, from Latin Franciscus (see Francis). Compare De Francisco and Di Francesco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Salvatore, Vito, Carlo, Sal, Vincenzo, Aldo, Antonio, Gaetano, Nicola, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name De Francesco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Francesco showed a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 12,028th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 22,301st position, indicating an 85.41% decrease in rank. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 2,383 in 2000 to 1,156 in 2010, marking a drop of 51.49%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals fell from 0.88 to 0.39 during the same period, a decrease of 55.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,028 | #22,301 | -85.41% |
| Count | 2,383 | 1,156 | -51.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.39 | -55.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Francesco
The ethnic identity associated with the surname De Francesco also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of bearers of the surname remained White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.57% to 95.42%. However, there was significant growth in the Hispanic representation within this surname group, as it increased from 1.17% to 3.20%, representing a 173.50% change. There was also a minor increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, from 0.46% to 0.69%. The categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races were either not represented or their data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.42% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 3.2% | 173.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.69% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |