Explore the Family Name Frangipane

The meaning of Frangipane

Italian: nickname, of uncertain application, from a phrase meaning ‘break bread’ (see Fragapane). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo.

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How common is the last name Frangipane in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frangipane has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 69,201 in 2000 to 77,264 in 2010, marking an 11.65% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 6.42%, with 265 people in 2000 to 248 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Frangipane surname per 100k people decreased by 20% during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#69,201#77,264-11.65%
Count265248-6.42%
Proportion per 100k0.10.08-20%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frangipane

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frangipane, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly White, though there has been a slight shift over the decade. In 2000, 95.47% of the individuals with this surname were White, which slightly dropped to 93.95% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 2.64% in 2000 to 4.03% in 2010, indicating a growth of 52.65%. There was no record of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.

20002010Change
White95.47%93.95%-1.59%
Hispanic2.64%4.03%52.65%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%