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

Frangoulis, 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 Frangoulis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frangoulis in America

Frangoulis is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frangoulis surname appeared 102 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 Frangoulis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frangoulis 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 Frangoulis

The surname Frangoulis has its origins in Greece, with roots dating back to the Byzantine era. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "frangos," which means "Frank" or "Western European." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who had connections with Western Europeans, possibly through trade or cultural exchange.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Frangoulis can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the Greek islands and mainland regions. During this period, Greece was under Ottoman rule, and the name may have been adopted as a way to differentiate Greek families from their Turkish overlords.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Frangoulis was Georgios Frangoulis, a Greek merchant and trader who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his extensive business dealings with Italian and Venetian traders, indicating that the name's association with Western Europeans was already well-established.

In the 18th century, the name Frangoulis gained prominence in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, where several notable families bore the surname. One such family was that of Ioannis Frangoulis (1720-1795), a prominent scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the Greek Enlightenment movement.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), several individuals with the surname Frangoulis played crucial roles in the struggle for Greek independence from Ottoman rule. One notable figure was Petros Frangoulis (1790-1846), a military leader and revolutionary who fought alongside other prominent figures like Theodoros Kolokotronis.

In more recent times, the Frangoulis surname has been carried by several prominent Greeks, including the writer and poet Georgios Frangoulis (1892-1967), whose works explored themes of Greek identity and the human condition. Another notable bearer of the name was Konstantinos Frangoulis (1930-2010), a renowned architect and urban planner who was instrumental in shaping the modern landscape of Athens and other Greek cities.

Throughout its history, the surname Frangoulis has maintained a strong connection to its Greek roots, while also reflecting the cultural interactions and influences that have shaped the Greek experience over centuries. From its origins in the Byzantine era to its enduring presence in modern times, the name remains a testament to the rich tapestry of Greek history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frangoulis

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

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

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