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

Franceschi, 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 Franceschi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Franceschi in America

Franceschi is the 21119th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Franceschi surname appeared 1,243 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 Franceschi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Franceschi 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 Franceschi

The surname Franceschi originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, during the Renaissance period. It is derived from the Italian word "francese," meaning "French," which suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had ties to France or were of French descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Franceschi can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century document that contains records of notable Florentine families. The Franceschi family was listed among the prominent merchants and bankers of the city.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Franceschi family settled in the town of Radicondoli, located in the province of Siena, Tuscany. This town was formerly known as "Radicofani," and the Franceschi family played a significant role in its development and governance over the centuries.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Franceschi include Francesco Franceschi (1508-1590), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in Florence and Rome. Another notable figure was Girolamo Franceschi (1580-1650), a Bolognese painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in Bologna.

In the 18th century, the Franceschi family expanded their influence to other parts of Italy, including the Marche region. Giovanni Franceschi (1720-1795), a prominent lawyer and jurist from Urbino, played a pivotal role in the legal reforms of the Papal States during that period.

The surname Franceschi also found its way to other European countries, such as France and Spain, where it was sometimes spelled as "Franceschi" or "Francesqui." One notable bearer of the name was Juan Franceschi (1837-1899), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor-General of the Philippines during the late 19th century.

While the surname Franceschi is most commonly associated with Italy, it has since spread across various regions and countries, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including art, architecture, law, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Franceschi

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

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

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