Explore the Family Name Frezza
The meaning of Frezza
Italian (southern): metonymic occupational name for an arrow maker, from frezza ‘arrow’, a variant of Italian freccia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Agostino, Alessio, Carlo, Carmine, Domenic, Elio, Francesco, Luigi, Nicola, Reno, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Frezza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Frezza saw a slight decrease in rank from 37,986 in 2000 to 38,801 in 2010, marking a change of -2.15%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 3.64%, from 549 in 2000 to 569 in 2010. The proportion per 100k individuals also experienced a small drop of 5.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #38,801 | -2.15% |
| Count | 549 | 569 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frezza
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Frezza surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander Frezzas fell by 39.73%, while the percentage identifying as two or more races rose from zero to 1.05%. Those identifying as White decreased by 2.77%, although they still constituted the majority at 91.56%. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 106.67%, albeit from a smaller base, and the percentage of Black Frezzas grew by 12.84%. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 91.56% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 5.27% | 106.67% |
| Black | 1.09% | 1.23% | 12.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 0.88% | -39.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |