Explore the Family Name Francom
The meaning of Francom
English (of Norman origin): status name from the Anglo-Norman French feudal term franchomme ‘free man’ (see Free), composed of the elements franc, fraunc ‘free’ + homme ‘man’ (from Latin homo). The spelling has been altered as the result of folk etymological association with the common English placename endings -combe and -ham. See Frank 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Francom in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Francom has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 34,342 with 624 individuals bearing the name, a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. This rank improved by 2010, moving up to 30,202 with 776 bearers, marking a 12.06 percent change in rank and a 24.36 percent increase in count. The proportion of Francoms per 100,000 people also increased by 13.04 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #30,202 | 12.06% |
| Count | 624 | 776 | 24.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.26 | 13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Francom
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While most Francoms identified as White (92.95 percent in 2000, dropping slightly to 90.98 percent in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.04 percent in 2000 to 5.15 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.04 percent to 2.06 percent over the same period. Interestingly, there was a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander identity appearing for the first time in the 2010 census data, while identities of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained absent throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 90.98% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 5.15% | 69.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.04% | 2.06% | -32.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |