2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Frascona
A surname derived from an Italian place name indicating origin from a particular location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Frascona. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frascona surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Frascona in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frascona, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frascona
The surname Frascona is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The name likely derived from the word "frasco," meaning a flask or bottle, suggesting an ancestral connection to glassmakers or wine merchants.
One of the earliest recorded references to the Frascona surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the Comune di Venezia, where a certain Giacomo Frascona is mentioned as a respected glassblower in the city's renowned glassmaking industry on the island of Murano.
In the 15th century, records indicate that a branch of the Frascona family had established itself in the town of Bassano del Grappa, where they were involved in the production and trade of the region's famous Bassano ceramics. A notable figure from this era was Matteo Frascona, a skilled ceramicist whose exquisite works were sought after by the nobility of the Venetian Republic.
By the 16th century, the Frascona name had spread to other parts of northern Italy, including the Lombardy region. Here, a certain Giovanni Battista Frascona (1527-1602) gained recognition as a talented architect, leaving his mark on several churches and palaces in the cities of Milan and Bergamo.
In the 18th century, the Frascona family produced a prominent figure in the field of music. Antonio Frascona (1717-1799), a composer and violinist from Verona, was highly acclaimed for his virtuosic performances and compositions, which were widely performed across the Italian peninsula and beyond.
Another notable Frascona was Girolamo Frascona (1842-1919), a renowned painter from Venice who specialized in capturing the city's vibrant landscapes and the daily life of its inhabitants. His works are displayed in several prestigious museums and galleries throughout Italy.
While the Frascona surname has its roots firmly planted in the northern regions of Italy, over the centuries, members of this family have spread to other parts of the world, carrying with them the rich cultural heritage and legacy associated with their name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frascona
Among Census respondents with the surname Frascona, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Frascona bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Frascona surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frascona
Frascona appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,188 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 10,188 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Frascona surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frascona bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Frascona surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frascona?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Frascona. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Frascona?
Frascona ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Frascona. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Frascona.
Has Frascona become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frascona went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Frascona?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frascona, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Frascona in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frascona appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Frascona (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Frascona mean?
A surname derived from an Italian place name indicating origin from a particular location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Frascona (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Frascona?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Frascona at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.