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

Francom, 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 Francom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Francom in America

Francom is the 30202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Francom surname appeared 776 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 Francom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Francom 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 Francom

The surname Francom is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and it is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "franc," meaning "free," and "combe," which referred to a small valley or hollow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Francom can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Franccomb," which was likely a reference to a person living in a valley or settlement of freemen.

In the 13th century, the name was often recorded as "Frankcombe" or "Frankcumb," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. There are historical records of individuals with the name Francom residing in various parts of England, including Devon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire.

One notable individual with the surname Francom was Sir John Francom (1570-1634), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Devonshire. He played a role in the English Civil War and was a supporter of the Royalist cause.

Another prominent figure was Richard Francom (1625-1701), a merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, who made significant contributions to the city's development and funded the construction of several churches and almshouses.

In the 18th century, the Francom family had a presence in the town of Taunton, Somerset. One of its members, William Francom (1735-1810), was a successful businessman and served as the Mayor of Taunton between 1792 and 1793.

The Francom surname also appears in historical records related to the nearby village of Francom's Hill, which was likely named after an early settler with the same last name.

Other notable individuals with the surname Francom include James Francom (1820-1895), a prominent lawyer and judge in Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth Francom (1845-1912), an author and educator who wrote several books on English literature and language.

While the Francom surname may have evolved over time and been influenced by various regional dialects and spellings, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, where it was associated with settlements of freemen in small valleys or hollows.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Francom

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

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

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