Explore the Family Name Frate
The meaning of Frate
Italian: from an appellative derived from frate ‘brother’, ‘friar’ (from Latin frater ‘brother’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Remo, Angelo, Antonio, Gino, Valentino, Domenico, Donato, Ermanno, Matteo, Nunzio, Reno.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frate has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629 and dropped to 48,347 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 10.81%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 466 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, demonstrating a drop of 6.22%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.76% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #48,347 | -10.81% |
| Count | 466 | 437 | -6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frate
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Frate has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 94.85% to 92.22%. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities linked to this surname in either census year. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion rising significantly from 2.58% to 5.03%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races also increased, albeit at a smaller rate, from 1.50% to 1.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 92.22% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 5.03% | 94.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.83% | 22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |