2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Frattarola
A topographic surname derived from Italian fratta meaning "grove" or "thicket".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Frattarola. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frattarola 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Frattarola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frattarola, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.7%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frattarola
The surname Frattarola has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "fratta," which means a thicket or a patch of bushes, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided near or came from an area known for its dense vegetation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frattarola can be found in a historical document from the city of Naples, dated back to the late 14th century. This document mentions a certain Nicolo Frattarola, who was a landowner and a prominent figure in the local community.
The name Frattarola is also linked to various place names in the Campania region, such as Frattamaggiore, Frattaminore, and Frattapiccola. These place names derive from the same root word "fratta," indicating that the surname may have originated from one of these locations or nearby areas.
In the 16th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Battista Frattarola (born around 1520) gained recognition as a respected lawyer and legal scholar in Naples. His treatises on criminal law and legal procedures were widely studied and influential during that time.
Another prominent figure bearing the Frattarola surname was Domenico Frattarola (1672-1743), a renowned architect and engineer from Naples. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Nave and the Palazzo Frattarola, which still stands today in the historic center of Naples.
In the 19th century, a musician named Raffaele Frattarola (1810-1875) gained popularity for his compositions and performances in the Neapolitan song tradition. His works were widely appreciated and helped preserve the rich musical heritage of the region.
Furthermore, the Frattarola name can be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Lazio and Calabria, indicating that the surname may have spread to other regions over time, possibly due to migration or intermarriage.
While the Frattarola surname may not have the same level of global recognition as some other Italian surnames, it holds a significant place in the history and cultural fabric of southern Italy, particularly in the Campania region, where it has its deepest roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frattarola
Among Census respondents with the surname Frattarola, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.7%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Frattarola 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 Frattarola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino11.7% · 12
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frattarola
Frattarola 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,716 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,650 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 13,716 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 2,650 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 Frattarola 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 | #151,532 | #154,182 | -1.7% |
| Count | 108 | 103 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frattarola bearers went from 108 to 103 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 2,650 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #154,182.
FAQ
Frattarola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frattarola?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Frattarola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Frattarola?
Frattarola ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Frattarola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Frattarola.
Has Frattarola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frattarola went from 108 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Frattarola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frattarola, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.7%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Frattarola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frattarola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Hispanic (11.7%), Black (1.0%). 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 Frattarola (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 Frattarola mean?
A topographic surname derived from Italian fratta meaning "grove" or "thicket". 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 Frattarola (0.03 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 surname Frattarola?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.