Explore the Family Name Fresco
The meaning of Fresco
1. Italian: from a shortened form of the personal name Francesco (see Francis). 2. Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: nickname from the adjective fresco ‘fresh’, also ‘blooming’. Compare Frasco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Cira, Dante, Franco, Nicola, Rocco. Spanish Alfredo, Arcadio, Jose, Luis, Manuel, Ramon, Rogelio, Sergio. French Alain, Jacques, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Fresco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fresco has seen a subtle shift between 2000 and 2010. While its rank slightly dropped from 45,573 to 46,219, representing a decrease of 1.42%, the overall count of people bearing the surname increased by around 4.3%, from 442 in 2000 to 461 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.16 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #46,219 | -1.42% |
| Count | 442 | 461 | 4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fresco
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant shifts for the Fresco surname. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname rose by nearly 30%, from 4.52% in 2000 to 5.86% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 36.57% over the same period. Those identifying as white decreased from 79.64% to 70.93%. Interestingly, the census began registering individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.52% of the total. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.64% | 70.93% | -10.94% |
| Hispanic | 14.93% | 20.39% | 36.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.52% | 5.86% | 29.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |