Explore the Family Name Frediani
The meaning of Frediani
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Frediano, which gained popularity through the cult of San Frediano, a 6th-century bishop of Lucca. The personal name is of ancient Germanic origin, a compound of frithu ‘peace’ + the Latin suffix -ianus, in the sense ‘lover of peace’. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cesare, Dino, Enrico, Federico, Fulvio, Leno, Livio, Paolo, Silvio. French Camille, Monique.
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How common is the last name Frediani in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frediani has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Frediani was ranked 44,192 out of all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 45,886, representing a change of -3.83%. However, the number of individuals with the Frediani surname actually increased during this period from 459 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.31%. The proportion of people named Frediani per 100k in the population declined by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #45,886 | -3.83% |
| Count | 459 | 465 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frediani
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frediani, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Fredianis identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.25% in 2000 to 93.98% in 2010. The percentage of Fredianis identifying as Hispanic dropped from 3.92% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races also decreased from 1.96% to 1.29%. There were no Fredianis who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Fredianis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 93.98% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 3.23% | -17.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.29% | -34.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |