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

Frezza, 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 Frezza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frezza in America

Frezza is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frezza surname appeared 569 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 Frezza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frezza 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 Frezza

The surname Frezza is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly around the city of Genoa. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries.

Frezza is believed to be derived from the Italian word "fresco," which means "fresh" or "cool." This connection suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who lived in a cool or refreshing environment, such as near a stream or in a shaded area.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frezza can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in Genoa and its surrounding areas. One notable mention is in the Annali di Genova, a chronicle of the city's history, where a Frezza family is referenced in the year 1287.

During the Renaissance period, the Frezza name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Girolamo Frezza (1508-1593), a renowned Italian poet and scholar from Mantua, was a notable figure of this era. His works, including poetry collections and literary critiques, were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 16th century, the Frezza family also produced notable figures in the religious and political spheres. Vincenzo Frezza (1545-1618), a Jesuit priest from Genoa, was a respected theologian and advisor to Pope Clement VIII. Francesco Frezza (1570-1637), a nobleman from Milan, served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Duchy of Milan.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Frezza continued to be associated with influential individuals. Pietro Frezza (1601-1676), a Genoese merchant and banker, was a prominent figure in the city's trade and finance circles. His son, Giacomo Frezza (1632-1701), followed in his footsteps and became a respected businessman and philanthropist.

In the 18th century, the Frezza name gained recognition in the field of architecture. Antonio Frezza (1718-1792), a renowned architect from Genoa, designed several notable buildings and churches in his native city, including the Church of San Luca and the Palazzo Spinola.

Throughout its history, the surname Frezza has been associated with various place names and older spellings. In some regions, it was also known as Frezza di Montalto or Frezza di Campofregoso, reflecting local variations and familial ties to specific areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frezza

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

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

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