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

Francia, 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 Francia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Francia in America

Francia is the 21633rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Francia surname appeared 1,205 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 Francia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Francia 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 Francia

The surname Francia has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "francese," meaning "French," suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who hailed from France or had French ancestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Francia surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Florence, where a family bearing this name was documented in historical records. It is possible that the family had connections to France or had French roots, hence the adoption of the Francia surname.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals with the Francia surname emerged, contributing to the arts and intellectual spheres. One such figure was Francesco Francia, a renowned Italian painter and goldsmith, who lived from 1447 to 1517. He was celebrated for his religious paintings and his mastery of the Renaissance art style.

Another prominent Francia was Giacomo Francia, an Italian philosopher and theologian, who lived from 1628 to 1700. He was a member of the Jesuit order and authored several works on philosophy and theology, making significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the realm of literature, Giuseppe Francia, an Italian poet and playwright, gained recognition during the 18th century. Born in 1711 and passing away in 1788, he is remembered for his poetic works and his contributions to the development of Italian theater.

Moving into the 19th century, the Francia surname continued to be associated with notable figures. One such individual was Enrico Francia, an Italian politician and journalist, who lived from 1835 to 1908. He played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and served as a member of the Italian parliament.

The Francia surname has also been linked to various place names throughout Italy. For instance, there is a small village called Francia in the province of Salerno, which may have derived its name from the Francia family or individuals with this surname who resided in the area.

While the Francia surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by immigrants and individuals with Italian ancestry. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it has been a part of the cultural tapestry for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Francia

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

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

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