2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Francica
A surname derived from the Italian Francica, indicating a connection to the Franks or France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Francica. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Francica 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Francica in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Francica, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Francica
The surname "FRANCICA" is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "francica," which means "of or relating to the Franks." The Franks were a Germanic tribe that played a significant role in the history of Western Europe and established the Frankish Empire during the Middle Ages.
The name "FRANCICA" likely emerged during the period of Frankish influence in Italy, particularly in the regions that fell under the control of the Frankish Empire. It may have been used to identify individuals or families with ties to the Frankish rulers or those who lived in areas under Frankish rule.
While there are no definitive records of the earliest use of the surname "FRANCICA," it is possible that it appeared in medieval documents or records from the regions that were part of the Frankish Empire or under its influence, such as northern Italy, parts of France, and the Low Countries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "FRANCICA" was Giovanni Francica, a 14th-century Italian painter and architect from Pisa. He is known for his contributions to the construction of the Camposanto in Pisa, a monumental cemetery and architectural masterpiece.
Another notable figure with this surname was Antonio Francica, a 16th-century Italian jurist and legal scholar from Naples. He authored several works on jurisprudence and served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples.
In the 18th century, Vincenzo Francica was a prominent Italian composer and music theorist from Naples. He wrote several operas and instrumental compositions and was also known for his treatises on music theory.
One of the most renowned individuals with the surname "FRANCICA" was Natalino Francica (1882-1943), an Italian painter and sculptor from Sicily. He was known for his impressionistic landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in Sicily.
Another notable figure was Rosario Francica (1892-1968), an Italian politician and journalist from Sicily. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the political and cultural affairs of his region.
It is worth noting that the surname "FRANCICA" may have undergone slight variations in spelling or form over time, such as "Francicca" or "Francicchi," which could be indicative of regional or local variations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Francica
Among Census respondents with the surname Francica, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Francica 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 Francica surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino11.6% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Francica
Francica 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+11 bearers (+10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,631 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-7 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,797 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.2%) | Up 1,631 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 7,797 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 Francica 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 | #140,157 | #147,954 | -5.6% |
| Count | 119 | 112 | -5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Francica bearers went from 119 to 112 (-5.9% change). The surname moved down 7,797 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #147,954.
FAQ
Francica surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Francica?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Francica. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Francica?
Francica ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Francica. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Francica.
Has Francica become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Francica went from 119 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Francica?
Among Census respondents with the surname Francica, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%). 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 Francica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Francica appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (11.6%). 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 Francica (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 Francica mean?
A surname derived from the Italian Francica, indicating a connection to the Franks or France. 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 Francica (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 Francica?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Francica on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.