2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Francolino
An Italian surname derived from the given name Francesco, meaning "little Frank" or "Frenchman".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Francolino. 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 Francolino 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 Francolino 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 Francolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Francolino
The surname Francolino is of Italian origin, originating from various regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "franco," meaning "free" or "exempted from servitude," reflecting the status of the first bearers of this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Francolino surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears as "Francholino," a variant spelling common during that era.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Francolino name was Giovanni Francolino (1290-1358), a prominent merchant and banker from Florence. His successful business ventures and influential role in the city's financial affairs contributed to the family's prestige and recognition.
Another early record of the Francolino surname can be found in the archives of the Duchy of Milan, where a certain Matteo Francolino (1415-1489) served as a trusted advisor to the Duke during the Renaissance period.
As the Francolino family spread across Italy, they established roots in various regions, leading to variations in the spelling and pronunciation of the surname. In the southern regions of Italy, such as Calabria and Sicily, the name was often spelled as "Franculino" or "Franculinu."
One of the most notable figures bearing the Francolino surname was Antonio Francolino (1555-1631), a renowned architect and engineer from Naples. His architectural contributions include the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city, cementing his legacy in the history of Italian architecture.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Francolino family settled in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, where they became prominent landowners and wine producers. One notable member of this branch was Carlo Francolino (1725-1798), whose vineyards and winemaking techniques were widely praised and influenced the region's winemaking traditions.
Throughout the centuries, the Francolino surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including law, academia, and the arts. For instance, Girolamo Francolino (1670-1745) was a respected legal scholar and jurist from Genoa, while Emilio Francolino (1818-1892) was a celebrated painter and sculptor from Milan, known for his masterful portraiture and religious artwork.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Francolino
Among Census respondents with the surname Francolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Francolino 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 Francolino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 102
- Two or more races5.4% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Francolino
Francolino 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+10 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 489 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-10 bearers (-8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,627 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.9%) | Up 489 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.2%) | Down 10,627 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 Francolino 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 | #137,327 | #147,954 | -7.7% |
| Count | 122 | 112 | -8.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Francolino bearers went from 122 to 112 (-8.2% change). The surname moved down 10,627 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #147,954.
FAQ
Francolino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Francolino?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Francolino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Francolino?
Francolino 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 Francolino. 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 Francolino.
Has Francolino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Francolino went from 122 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Francolino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Francolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Francolino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Francolino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Francolino (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 Francolino mean?
An Italian surname derived from the given name Francesco, meaning "little Frank" or "Frenchman". 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 Francolino (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 Francolino?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Francolino, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.