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

Frigillana, 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 Frigillana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frigillana in America

Frigillana is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frigillana surname appeared 164 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 Frigillana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frigillana 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 Frigillana

The surname Frigillana is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It dates back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "frigillus," which means "finch" or "small bird." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or a descriptive name for someone with a connection to these birds, perhaps a birdcatcher or someone who resembled a finch in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Frigillana surname can be found in the Florentine Catasto, a tax record from the late 14th century. In 1427, a certain Piero di Gherardo Frigillana was listed as a resident of the city of Florence. This document provides valuable insight into the early presence of the name in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Frigillana family was known to have resided in the town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena, Tuscany. A notable figure from this time was Girolamo Frigillana, born around 1480, who was a skilled painter and fresco artist. He is recognized for his contributions to the decoration of several churches and buildings in Montepulciano and the surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the Frigillana name appeared in records from the city of Siena. A merchant named Antonio Frigillana, born in 1542, was involved in the local wool trade and is mentioned in various business transactions from that era.

Another noteworthy individual was Tommaso Frigillana, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 17th century. Born in 1652 in the town of Cortona, he studied at the University of Pisa and later became a professor of philosophy at the University of Siena. His writings on metaphysics and logic were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Frigillana family settled in the city of Naples, where they became prominent in the legal profession. One notable figure was Raffaele Frigillana, born in 1812, who served as a judge and played an active role in the city's judicial system.

Throughout its history, the Frigillana surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Campania. While it may not be among the most common Italian surnames today, it carries a rich heritage and a connection to the cultural and artistic traditions of the Italian Renaissance period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frigillana

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

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

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