2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Francetic
A variant spelling of the surname Francetić, of Croatian origin from the personal name Frane.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Francetic. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Francetic surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Francetic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Francetic, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Francetic
The surname "FRANCETIC" has its origins in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe, specifically Croatia. It first emerged in the 14th century as a variation of the Croatian surname "Francetić," derived from the medieval given name "Frančesko," which was the Croatian adaptation of the Italian name "Francesco."
The name's roots can be traced back to the coastal city of Šibenik, where some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appear in church records and municipal documents from the late 1300s. These early spellings included "Francetich," "Francetycz," and "Frančetić," reflecting the local dialect and scribal variations of the time.
One of the first known bearers of the name was Ivan Francetić, a prominent merchant and landowner in Šibenik, who was mentioned in a land deed from 1382. Another notable figure was Matej Francetić, a Catholic priest and scholar who authored a treatise on religious philosophy in the early 15th century.
As the surname spread throughout Croatia and neighboring regions, it underwent further spelling variations, such as "Francetich," "Franchetich," and eventually "Francetic." In the 16th century, a branch of the Francetic family settled in the city of Split, where they became prominent members of the local nobility.
One of the most illustrious bearers of the name was Nikola Francetic (1548-1619), a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the Renaissance artistic revival in Dalmatia. His works can still be admired in churches and palaces throughout the region.
Another notable figure was Petar Francetic (1673-1738), a Jesuit theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Zagreb and authored several influential works on moral philosophy and ethics.
In the 19th century, Marija Francetic (1815-1892) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Croatia. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Zadar and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women in a traditionally patriarchal society.
While the surname "Francetic" is primarily associated with Croatia, it has also been found in other parts of the former Yugoslavia, as well as in Italian and Slovenian communities that had close historical ties with the Dalmatian coast.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Francetic
Among Census respondents with the surname Francetic, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Francetic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Francetic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Francetic
Francetic appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,300 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 989 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 3,300 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 989 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Francetic surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #151,639 | 0.6% |
| Count | 107 | 107 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Francetic bearers went from 107 to 107 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 989 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #151,639.
FAQ
Francetic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Francetic?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Francetic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Francetic?
Francetic ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Francetic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Francetic.
Has Francetic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Francetic went from 107 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Francetic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Francetic, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Francetic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Francetic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (7.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Francetic (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Francetic mean?
A variant spelling of the surname Francetić, of Croatian origin from the personal name Frane. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Francetic (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Francetic?
If you just want to know how common the surname Francetic is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.