Explore the Family Name Franca
The meaning of Franca
1. Italian: from the feminine form of Franco. 2. Portuguese (Brazil; França): habitational or ethnic name from França ‘France’. 3. Spanish and Catalan: from the female personal name Franca (compare 1 above), or perhaps interpreted as a habitational or ethnic name from França ‘France’ (compare 2 above). 4. Slovenian: from a hypocoristic derivative of the personal name Franc. Compare Franza 3. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Alicia, Fernando, Mario, Ailton, Alfonso, Blanca, Eduardo, Elcio, Fabio, Jeremias. Italian Antonio, Carina, Leonardo, Sandro.
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How common is the last name Franca in the United States?
The surname Franca, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,276th most popular surname, which fell to the 38,155th spot by 2010, marking a 5.18% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the Franca surname also saw a minor drop from 583 in 2000 to 581 in 2010, a change of -0.34%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #38,155 | -5.18% |
| Count | 583 | 581 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franca
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Franca surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white increased from 66.04% to 76.59%, a significant 15.98% change. Those identifying as black also saw an increase from 2.57% to 3.61%, a 40.47% rise. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 14.75% to 13.77%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped drastically from 15.09% to 2.24%. Additionally, a new group emerged within this time period: Asian/Pacific Islander represented 3.79% of the Franca surname bearers in 2010. There was no change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.04% | 76.59% | 15.98% |
| Hispanic | 14.75% | 13.77% | -6.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Black | 2.57% | 3.61% | 40.47% |
| Two or More Races | 15.09% | 2.24% | -85.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |