Explore the Family Name Franzese
The meaning of Franzese
Italian: variant of Francese. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Carmine, Pasquale, Angelo, Giovanni, Salvatore, Vito, Amelio, Carlo, Cesare, Fiore, Gaetano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Franzese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Franzese has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, dropping by 2.16 percent in rank from 21,069 to 21,524. However, the number of people carrying the Franzese surname has increased by 4.39 percent, from 1,162 counts in 2000 to 1,213 counts in 2010. Despite this increase in counts, there was a decline in proportion per 100k by about 4.65 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,069 | #21,524 | -2.16% |
| Count | 1,162 | 1,213 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franzese
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Franzese surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White with 96.82 percent in 2000 and 94.97 percent in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 1.91 percent over the decade. The data also shows a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 91.16 percent from 1.81 percent in 2000 to 3.46 percent in 2010. Individuals with two or more races decreased slightly by 4.21 percent, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 94.97% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.46% | 91.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.91% | -4.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |