Find out how popular the last name Eufracio is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Eufracio.

Eufracio, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Eufracio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eufracio in America

Eufracio is the 39419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eufracio surname appeared 558 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Eufracio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eufracio to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Eufracio

The surname EUFRACIO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Euphrasius," which itself stems from the Greek word "euphrasios," meaning "well-spoken" or "eloquent." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals known for their oratory skills or command of language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EUFRACIO can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Eufracio," who was a merchant and landowner in the region. Over the following centuries, the name spread across various parts of Italy, with variations in spelling such as "Euffracio" and "Euffrazio" appearing in different regions.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure bearing the name EUFRACIO was Eufracio Strozzi (1470-1537), an Italian scholar, and humanist from Florence. Strozzi was renowned for his contributions to the study of Greek and Latin literature, as well as his poetic works. His name is mentioned in several manuscripts and literary records from the time.

In the 17th century, the EUFRACIO name gained recognition through the works of Eufracio Brisio (1610-1675), an Italian Jesuit priest and historian. Brisio authored several books on the history of Naples and the Kingdom of Naples, which were widely read and cited by scholars of the era.

Another noteworthy figure was Eufracio Gherardi (1760-1825), an Italian composer and music theorist from Pisa. Gherardi's compositions, particularly his operas and chamber works, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are still studied and performed by musicians today.

In the realm of art, the name EUFRACIO is associated with Eufracio Malatesta (1825-1901), an Italian painter from Perugia. Malatesta's works, which primarily depicted landscapes and scenes from rural life, were widely exhibited and collected throughout Italy and Europe in the 19th century.

While the surname EUFRACIO was most prevalent in Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eufracio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Eufracio.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Eufracio was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Eufracio has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Eufracio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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