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

Frando, 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 Frando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frando in America

Frando is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frando surname appeared 123 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 Frando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frando 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 Frando

The surname Frando originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Emilia-Romagna. The name can be traced back to the 12th century and is believed to be derived from the Italian word "frando," which means "to break" or "to fragment." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a stone breaker or quarry worker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frando can be found in a document from the city of Bologna, dated 1187. The document mentions a certain "Pietro Frando," who was a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several records from the city of Modena. One notable individual was Giacomo Frando, a wealthy merchant who lived from 1325 to 1392. He was known for his involvement in the local silk trade and his philanthropic efforts within the community.

During the Renaissance period, the Frando family gained prominence in the city of Ferrara. In the late 15th century, a nobleman named Ludovico Frando (1452-1518) served as a diplomat and advisor to the Este family, who ruled the city at the time. He was known for his skills in negotiation and his extensive knowledge of law.

In the 16th century, the name Frando appeared in the records of the University of Padua, where a scholar named Girolamo Frando (1508-1577) taught philosophy and rhetoric. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of humanistic studies.

Another notable figure with the surname Frando was Filippo Frando (1620-1689), a Baroque-era painter from the city of Bologna. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in several churches and galleries across Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Frando has maintained a strong presence in the Emilia-Romagna region, particularly in cities like Bologna, Modena, and Ferrara. While not a common name outside of Italy, it has left a lasting mark in the areas where it originated, with many historical figures bearing this surname and contributing to various fields, including commerce, diplomacy, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frando

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

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

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