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

Fragapane, 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 Fragapane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fragapane in America

Fragapane is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fragapane surname appeared 285 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 Fragapane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fragapane 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 Fragapane

The surname Fragapane has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 9th and 11th centuries.

Fragapane is thought to be derived from the Italian word "fragapane," which literally translates to "bread breaker" or "bread cutter." This connection suggests that the name may have been originally associated with bakers or those involved in the production or distribution of bread.

Historical records indicate that variations of the name, such as Fragapani and Fragapano, appeared in official documents and manuscripts dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the presence of the name Fragapane in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname Fragapane dates back to 1189, when a certain Robertus Fragapane was listed in a charter from the city of Salerno. Another early reference is found in the Rationes Decimarum, a tax record from the late 13th century, which includes the name Petrus Fragapane from the town of Monteleone di Calabria.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname Fragapane have achieved prominence in various fields. One notable figure was Nicola Fragapane (1490-1559), an Italian jurist and professor of law at the University of Salerno. Another was Domenico Fragapane (1618-1681), a Baroque painter from Naples known for his religious works.

In the 19th century, Pasquale Stanislao Fragapane (1807-1875) was a prominent Italian politician and writer who served as a senator in the Kingdom of Italy. Girolamo Fragapane (1869-1943) was an Italian sculptor and painter active in the early 20th century.

More recently, Francesca Fragapane (born 1997) is a British artistic gymnast of Italian descent who has represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games and won multiple medals at international competitions.

While the surname Fragapane originated in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and immigration over the centuries. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to its Italian heritage and the linguistic connections to the bread-making profession.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fragapane

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

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 Fragapane 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 Fragapane 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 Fragapane was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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