Explore the Family Name Franquez
The meaning of Franquez
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form, influenced by the Spanish patronymic suffix -ez, of Catalan Franquès, itself a derivative of Franc formed under the influence of franquesa ‘frankness’.
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How common is the last name Franquez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Franquez in the United States has shown a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Franquez was ranked the 67,725th most popular surname, but by 2010 it rose to the 46,811th position, marking an improvement of 30.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 272 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, a growth rate of 66.91%. The proportion of people per 100k bearing the surname Franquez also went up by 50%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #46,811 | 30.88% |
| Count | 272 | 454 | 66.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franquez
Looking at the ethnicity distribution of the surname Franquez from the same census data, it is predominantly identified with the Hispanic ethnic identity. In 2000, 87.13% of the Franquez surname holders were Hispanic, increasing slightly to 88.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped significantly from 5.51% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Franquez surname bearers grew by 29.08%, albeit remaining relatively small at 6.17% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying with two or more races saw a small decline, while Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained stagnant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.13% | 88.55% | 1.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.78% | 6.17% | 29.08% |
| White | 5.51% | 2.64% | -52.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 2.42% | -5.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |