2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Frangiosa
From the Italian describing someone who came from a town known for its abundance of grapes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Frangiosa. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frangiosa 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Frangiosa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frangiosa, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frangiosa
The surname Frangiosa is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the central or southern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "frangere il giorno," which translates to "breaking the day," suggesting an association with occupations or activities related to dawn or early morning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Frangiosa name appears in a document from the 14th century in the town of Montecalvo Irpino, in the province of Avellino, Campania. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Frangiosa, who was a local landowner and farmer.
In the 15th century, the name Frangiosa is found in the records of the city of Naples, where a family by that name held a respected position within the local aristocracy. Notably, Tommaso Frangiosa (1425-1498) was a prominent merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs during the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, the Frangiosa name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo. One notable figure from this era was Beatrice Frangiosa (1510-1582), a renowned poet and scholar from the city of L'Aquila, whose works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary circles of her time.
In the 17th century, the Frangiosa family established a presence in the city of Rome, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Pietro Frangiosa (1620-1689) was a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the Eternal City.
As the name spread across Italy, it also underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Frangiosi, Frangiose, and Frangioso. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.
Other notable individuals bearing the Frangiosa surname include Giacomo Frangiosa (1735-1811), a celebrated painter from Naples who was renowned for his religious and historical works, and Maria Frangiosa (1890-1968), a renowned opera singer from Calabria who performed in prestigious venues across Europe and the Americas.
While the Frangiosa name is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has a rich historical legacy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period and spanning various regions and professions throughout the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frangiosa
Among Census respondents with the surname Frangiosa, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Frangiosa 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 Frangiosa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frangiosa
Frangiosa 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,938 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 6,938 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,361 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 Frangiosa 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 | #138,304 | #148,665 | -7.5% |
| Count | 121 | 111 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frangiosa bearers went from 121 to 111 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,361 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #148,665.
FAQ
Frangiosa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frangiosa?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Frangiosa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Frangiosa?
Frangiosa ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Frangiosa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Frangiosa.
Has Frangiosa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frangiosa went from 121 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Frangiosa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frangiosa, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Frangiosa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frangiosa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Frangiosa (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 Frangiosa mean?
From the Italian describing someone who came from a town known for its abundance of grapes. 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 Frangiosa (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 share the surname Frangiosa?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.