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

Franzetti, 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 Franzetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Franzetti in America

Franzetti is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Franzetti surname appeared 183 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 Franzetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Franzetti 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 Franzetti

The surname Franzetti has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Milan and Venice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Franzetti can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a merchant named Giovanni Franzetti was mentioned in a trade agreement between the city of Venice and the Republic of Genoa. This suggests that the name may have been associated with commerce and trade during that time period.

The name Franzetti is derived from the Italian word "franzo," which means "French" or "of French origin." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who had some connection with France or were of French descent. Over time, the name evolved into its current spelling, with variations such as Franzetti and Franzetto also being documented.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pietro Franzetti was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several iconic buildings in the city of Milan, including the Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral). His work is documented in various architectural records and manuscripts from that era.

During the Renaissance period, the Franzetti family produced several notable artists and scholars. One of the most famous among them was Filippo Franzetti (1470-1542), a celebrated painter and fresco artist whose works adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another prominent figure with the surname Franzetti was Margherita Franzetti (1564-1618), a renowned poet and writer who was celebrated for her sonnets and literary works. Her collection of poems, "Rime," was widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, Antonio Franzetti (1720-1785) was a respected philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. His treatise, "De Virtutibus Moralibus," was widely studied and discussed in academic circles of the time.

While the name Franzetti has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this surname remain deeply rooted in the Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Franzetti

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

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

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