2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Francomano
A surname of Italian origin meaning 'free man' or 'free hand'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Francomano. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Francomano 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Francomano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Francomano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Francomano
The surname Francomano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is derived from the Latin words "Francus" and "manus," which together translate to "French hand." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who came from or had connections to France.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Francomano can be found in the 14th century, when it appeared in historical records from the town of Palermo, Sicily. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Francomanu" or "Francomani."
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Francomano was Girolamo Francomano, a Sicilian nobleman who lived in the late 15th century. He was a wealthy landowner and played a significant role in the local government of Palermo.
In the 16th century, the name Francomano appeared in the records of the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern region of Calabria. This suggests that the surname had spread from Sicily to the Italian mainland.
During the 17th century, a prominent member of the Francomano family was Vincenzo Francomano, a lawyer and scholar from Palermo. He authored several legal treatises and was highly respected in his field.
Another notable figure with the surname Francomano was Giuseppe Francomano, a 19th-century painter from Sicily. He was known for his landscapes and religious works, which can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Sicily.
The Francomano surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as the town of Francomano in the province of Salerno, Campania. This town likely derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that the Francomano family had a strong presence in the area.
Over the centuries, the Francomano surname has been carried by individuals from various professions, including artists, scholars, lawyers, and nobles. While the name may have originated from a connection to France, it has become deeply rooted in Italian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Francomano
Among Census respondents with the surname Francomano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Francomano 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 Francomano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Francomano
Francomano appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-17 bearers (-13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,890 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.8%) | Down 15,890 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 Francomano 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 | #136,449 | #152,339 | -11.6% |
| Count | 123 | 106 | -13.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Francomano bearers went from 123 to 106 (-13.8% change). The surname moved down 15,890 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #152,339.
FAQ
Francomano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Francomano?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Francomano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Francomano?
Francomano ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Francomano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Francomano.
Has Francomano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Francomano went from 123 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Francomano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Francomano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) 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 Francomano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Francomano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (6.6%), 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 Francomano (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 Francomano mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning 'free man' or 'free hand'. 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 Francomano (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 Americans have the surname Francomano?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.