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

Fronce, 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 Fronce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fronce in America

Fronce is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fronce surname appeared 144 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 Fronce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fronce 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 Fronce

The surname FRONCE is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages, specifically in the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "fronce," which means "wrinkled" or "puckered." This etymology suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who had a wrinkled or creased appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FRONCE can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Yorkshire, a collection of historical records dating back to the late 13th century. Specifically, the name appears in the entry for the Wapentake of Osgoldcross, where a certain Robert Fronce is listed as a resident of the area.

In the 14th century, the name FRONCE appeared in various medieval manuscripts and records across Yorkshire and Lancashire. For instance, a John Fronce is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, indicating that he was a taxpayer in the region at that time.

During the 15th century, the FRONCE surname seems to have gained a foothold in the city of York, with several individuals bearing the name appearing in local records and documents. Notable examples include Thomas Fronce, a merchant who was involved in the city's wool trade in the late 1400s, and William Fronce, a freeman of York who is mentioned in guild records from 1478.

In the 16th century, the FRONCE surname spread further across England, with individuals bearing the name appearing in records from various counties. One noteworthy figure was Edward Fronce, a Protestant reformer and clergyman who lived from 1520 to 1589. He served as the vicar of Chipping Warden in Northamptonshire and was known for his strong religious convictions.

Another notable individual with the FRONCE surname was Sir John Fronce, a Member of Parliament who represented the borough of Northampton in the early 17th century. He was born in 1580 and played an active role in the political and parliamentary affairs of his time.

By the 18th century, the FRONCE surname had become well-established across various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name hailing from places like Yorkshire, Lancashire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. One prominent figure from this era was Samuel Fronce, a renowned architect and surveyor who was born in 1720 and is credited with designing several notable buildings in and around London.

As the centuries passed, the FRONCE surname continued to be present in various parts of England, with individuals bearing the name making contributions to various fields, including academia, law, and the arts. While the surname may have evolved slightly in its spelling over time, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the English landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fronce

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

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

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