Explore the Family Name Franciosa
The meaning of Franciosa
Italian: variant (feminine in form) of Francioso, from a form of the French personal name François (see Francois) found in Salento, or from a variant of francioso ‘Frenchman’, a loan word from French françois. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Emilio, Enrico, Gerardo, Salvatore, Americo, Giacomo, Mario, Mauro, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Franciosa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Franciosa has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 68,360 and by 2010, it had risen to 66,931 indicating a 2.09% rise. The count of individuals with this surname has also increased, moving from 269 in 2000 to 295 in 2010 - an increase of 9.67%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #66,931 | 2.09% |
| Count | 269 | 295 | 9.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franciosa
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Franciosa surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 92.94% in 2000 to 93.56% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 4.46% to 6.1%, marking a 36.77% change. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, dropping from 1.86% to none in 2010. The numbers of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 93.56% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 6.1% | 36.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |