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

Frascati, 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 Frascati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frascati in America

Frascati is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frascati surname appeared 105 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 Frascati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frascati 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 Frascati

The surname Frascati originated in Italy, specifically in the town of Frascati located near Rome. The name dates back to the medieval period, with its earliest recorded instances emerging around the 12th century.

Frascati is derived from the Latin phrase "Frascati Villa," which translates to "country villa" or "country estate." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a family or families residing in or owning estates in the Frascati region.

Historical records indicate that the Frascati family played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the town during the Renaissance era. One notable example is the Frascati Palace, which was constructed in the 16th century by the influential Frascati family and still stands today as a architectural landmark.

The name can be found in various medieval manuscripts and records from the Lazio region, including property deeds, legal documents, and church registers. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 1243 deed, which mentions a "Petrus de Frascati" as a landowner in the area.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Frascati family migrated to Florence, where they became prominent bankers and merchants. One notable figure from this branch was Giovanni Frascati (1325-1398), a successful banker and financier who lent significant sums to the Medici family.

Another prominent individual with the surname Frascati was Lucrezia Frascati (1540-1614), a renowned painter from Rome who was celebrated for her religious works and portraits of the Italian nobility.

During the 17th century, the Frascati name gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Frascati (1637-1717), a renowned architect and sculptor who was commissioned to design several churches and public buildings in Rome and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Frascati (1811-1886) was a celebrated Italian composer and conductor who composed several operas and orchestral works that were widely performed throughout Europe.

Throughout its history, the Frascati surname has been closely associated with the town of Frascati and its rich cultural heritage, from its origins as a noble family to its contributions in the fields of art, architecture, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frascati

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

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

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