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

Frassinelli, 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 Frassinelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frassinelli in America

Frassinelli is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frassinelli surname appeared 101 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 Frassinelli.

The history of the last name Frassinelli

The surname Frassinelli is of Italian origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "frassino," which means "ash tree." The name likely originated in regions of Italy where ash trees were abundant, such as the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frassinelli can be found in the Estimo della Città di Parma, a tax record from the city of Parma in the 14th century. The document lists a certain "Manfredo Frassinelli" as a taxpayer, suggesting that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Frassinelli (1554-1624) was a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar from Bologna. He authored several influential works on civil and canon law, which were widely studied and referenced throughout Europe.

During the Renaissance period, the Frassinelli family produced several artists and artisans. One such individual was Antonio Frassinelli (1580-1650), a painter and fresco artist from Ferrara, whose works adorned churches and noble residences throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, the name Frassinelli appears in records from the Venetian Republic, where a noble family of that name held land and titles. One member, Giacomo Frassinelli (1717-1795), was a prominent merchant and diplomat who represented Venetian interests in various European courts.

Another notable figure was the Italian painter and engraver, Giambattista Frassinelli (1760-1835), who was born in Verona and achieved fame for his landscapes and portraiture. His works can be found in many prestigious collections throughout Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Frassinelli has maintained its roots in northern and central Italy, particularly in regions such as Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Tuscany. While not an exceptionally common name, it has persisted over centuries and is still found among Italian families today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frassinelli

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

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 Frassinelli 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.

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

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