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

Franqui, 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 Franqui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Franqui in America

Franqui is the 23333rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Franqui surname appeared 1,091 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 Franqui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Franqui 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 Franqui

The surname FRANQUI is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "franquí," which means "free" or "exempt," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was granted certain freedoms or exemptions.

The earliest recorded instances of the name FRANQUI can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1287, a document from the town of Castelló d'Empúries mentioned a person named Bernat Franqui. Additionally, in the 14th century, the name appeared in records from the city of Barcelona, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

One notable historical figure with the FRANQUI surname was Jaume Franqui, a Catalan philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Barcelona.

In the 16th century, the name FRANQUI spread beyond Catalonia to other parts of Spain. One prominent individual from this period was Pedro Franqui, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas in the mid-1500s.

During the 17th century, the FRANQUI name appeared in records from various Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Cuba and Puerto Rico. One notable figure was Juan Franqui, a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1678 to 1681.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the FRANQUI name was José Franqui, a Spanish architect who designed several important buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and the Church of San Ginés.

The 19th century saw the FRANQUI name spread further across Spanish-speaking regions. One significant figure was Manuel Franqui, a Cuban poet and writer who was active in the Cuban independence movement against Spanish rule in the late 1800s.

Throughout its history, the FRANQUI surname has been associated with various professions, including philosophy, exploration, military service, architecture, and literature. While its origins can be traced back to Catalonia, the name has since spread across Spain and its former colonies, contributing to the rich cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Franqui

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

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

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