Explore the Family Name Francavilla
The meaning of Francavilla
Italian (southern): habitational name from any of various places called with this word (from franc ‘free (of taxes)’ + villa ‘place, settlement’), for example Francavilla Marittima (Cosenza), Francavilla Angitola (Vibo Valentia), Francavilla al Mare (Chieti), Francavilla d’Ete (Ascoli), Francavilla in Sinni (Potenza), Francavilla di Sicilia (Messina, Sicily). Cognates of the placename occur widely across Europe, for example Villefranche, Vilafranca. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Carlo, Antonio, Filippo, Geno.
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How common is the last name Francavilla in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Francavilla ranked 45,829th in popularity in the year 2000 and then dropped slightly to the 47,429th spot in 2010, a change of -3.49%. The number of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 439 to 447 during that same decade, an increase of about 1.82%. However, the proportion of people named Francavilla per 100,000 fell by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #47,429 | -3.49% |
| Count | 439 | 447 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Francavilla
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of people with the surname Francavilla identify as White, making up 93.62% in 2000 and 93.06% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.60%. The Hispanic representation also fell from 4.78% in 2000 to 3.58% in 2010, a decline of 25.10%. Those identifying as two or more races made a new appearance in 2010 at 2.24%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 93.06% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.78% | 3.58% | -25.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |