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

Fransaw, 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 Fransaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fransaw in America

Fransaw is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fransaw surname appeared 144 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 Fransaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fransaw 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 Fransaw

The surname FRANSAW has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "franca" and "sceawa," which translates to "a free man of the woods." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a forested area and had a certain level of independence or freedom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRANSAW can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Robert Fransaw is mentioned. Another early reference is in the records of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, which lists a John Fransaw in 1315.

In the 16th century, the name FRANSAW appeared in various spellings, such as Fraunshaw, Franshow, and Frawnshaw. This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling was not yet established.

The FRANSAW surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Thomas Fransaw, a merchant from Bristol, England, who was born in the late 15th century and traded goods with continental Europe.

In the 17th century, John Fransaw (1634-1712) was a prominent landowner and magistrate in Gloucestershire, England. He played a role in the local governance of the area during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was William Fransaw (1701-1783), a clergyman and author from Northamptonshire, England. He wrote several religious texts and served as a rector in the Church of England.

During the 18th century, the name FRANSAW spread to other parts of the British Isles. In Scotland, there was a family of Fransaws who owned estates in Aberdeenshire. One member, Robert Fransaw (1745-1821), was a successful merchant and landowner.

In the 19th century, the name FRANSAW made its way to the United States, with immigrants from England and Scotland settling in various parts of the country. One notable American with this surname was James Fransaw (1820-1895), a lawyer and politician from Ohio who served as a state senator.

While the FRANSAW surname is not as common today as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the forests of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fransaw

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

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

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