2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fratti
An Italian surname derived from the plural form of the word "frate," meaning "friar" or "monk."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Fratti. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fratti 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Fratti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fratti, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fratti
The surname Fratti is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "frater," meaning "brother," suggesting a possible connection to a religious order or fraternity.
Fratti is also thought to have been influenced by the Italian word "fratta," which refers to a thicket or dense undergrowth. This could indicate that the name may have originated from a geographical location characterized by such vegetation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fratti appears in the 1427 tax records of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Fratti is mentioned as a resident of the city. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in Renaissance-era Italy.
In the 16th century, the name Fratti gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Fratti (1518-1575), a renowned Italian painter and architect from the city of Ferrara. His works, including frescoes and architectural designs, can still be found in various churches and buildings throughout northern Italy.
Another notable figure bearing the Fratti surname was Girolamo Fratti (1638-1720), an Italian composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Duke Ferdinand Maria of Bavaria. His compositions, particularly his operas and sacred works, were highly regarded during his lifetime.
The 18th century saw the rise of Francesco Fratti (1722-1796), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He was appointed as the director of the observatory in Milan and published several influential works on astronomy.
In the realm of literature, the name Fratti is associated with Bartolomeo Fratti (1824-1892), an Italian poet and playwright from Verona. His works, which often explored themes of love and patriotism, were widely celebrated in his native country.
While the surname Fratti may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and notable bearers have left an indelible mark on various fields, from art and music to science and literature, throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fratti
Among Census respondents with the surname Fratti, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Fratti 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 Fratti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.4% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino32.1% · 34
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.7% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fratti
Fratti appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-8 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,119 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 7,119 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 Fratti 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 | #145,220 | #152,339 | -4.9% |
| Count | 114 | 106 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fratti bearers went from 114 to 106 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 7,119 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #152,339.
FAQ
Fratti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fratti?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Fratti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Fratti?
Fratti ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Fratti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Fratti.
Has Fratti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fratti went from 114 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Fratti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fratti, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.7%). 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 Fratti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.4% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fratti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.4%), Hispanic (32.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.7%). 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 Fratti (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 Fratti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the plural form of the word "frate," meaning "friar" or "monk." 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 Fratti (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 Americans have the surname Fratti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.