Explore the Family Name Francese
The meaning of Francese
Italian: ethnic name for a Frenchman. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Enrico, Vito, Attilio, Carmela, Domenico, Donato, Gaetano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Francese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Francese has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,150 in terms of commonality and slipped to a rank of 35,395 in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 3.65%. However, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased by 1.27% during the same time period, from 628 to 636 individuals. It's worth noting that the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35%, reflecting a decline in its relative popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #35,395 | -3.65% |
| Count | 628 | 636 | 1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Francese
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Francese also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a decrease from 93.31% to 89.31%. Simultaneously, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.66% to 8.18%. Notably, no individuals with the Francese surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as being of two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 2.23% to 1.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 89.31% | -4.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.66% | 8.18% | 123.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.89% | -15.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |