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

Fratello, 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 Fratello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fratello in America

Fratello is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fratello surname appeared 356 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 Fratello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fratello 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 Fratello

The surname Fratello originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "fratello," meaning "brother." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or distinguishing term for someone who had a close fraternal relationship or bond with another person.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Fratello surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. In this document, a certain "Azzo Fratello" is listed as a landowner in the town of Arezzo, indicating that the name was already in use by the nobility at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Fratello family gained prominence in the city of Florence. In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant named Giovanni Fratello was a prominent figure in the city's silk trade. His son, Matteo Fratello (1367-1435), became a renowned scholar and philosopher, authoring several works on theology and ethics.

In the 16th century, the Fratello family had a presence in the papal court in Rome. Cardinal Gian Battista Fratello (1501-1573) was a influential figure in the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation era. He played a significant role in the Council of Trent and was known for his efforts to combat Protestantism.

Another notable figure with the Fratello surname was the 17th-century artist Pietro Fratello (1615-1692), who was born in the town of Perugia. He was a renowned painter of religious subjects and worked extensively for churches and monasteries in central Italy.

In the 18th century, the Fratello name was associated with the town of Montefalco in Umbria. A prominent winemaking family, the Fratellos, established a successful vineyard in the region, which is still in operation today and is known for producing the famous Sagrantino di Montefalco wine.

While the Fratello surname may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fratello

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

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

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