2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Froula
A surname originating from a French place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Froula. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Froula 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Froula in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Froula, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Froula
The surname FROULA has its roots in Italy, originating from the northern region of Veneto during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old Italian word "frola," which referred to a type of small, flat bread or pastry.
The earliest records of the FROULA surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various municipal documents and records from towns such as Verona and Vicenza. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for individuals involved in the baking or selling of these traditional pastries.
In the 14th century, the surname FROULA gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members of the family held positions of influence within the Venetian Republic. One notable figure was Marco FROULA (1312-1378), a successful merchant and diplomat who represented Venice in trade negotiations with the Byzantine Empire.
As the FROULA family spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, including Frolla, Frolda, and Frulda. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the phonetic adaptations of local scribes.
During the Renaissance period, the FROULA name was associated with several prominent artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Giovanni FROULA (1458-1537), a renowned painter from Padua whose works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.
In the 18th century, the FROULA surname gained recognition in the field of music with the birth of Antonio FROULA (1731-1803), a celebrated composer and violinist from Venice. His compositions were widely performed across Europe and contributed to the development of the Classical music era.
As the FROULA family expanded beyond Italy, they left their mark in other parts of Europe and the world. In the 19th century, Maria FROULA (1812-1879), a poet and writer from Milan, gained recognition for her literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
Another notable figure was Alessandro FROULA (1867-1948), an Italian-born architect who immigrated to Argentina and played a significant role in the development of Buenos Aires' distinctive architectural style, blending Italian and Spanish influences.
Throughout its history, the FROULA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, writers, merchants, and professionals, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage across multiple nations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Froula
Among Census respondents with the surname Froula, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Froula 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 Froula surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 107
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.3% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Froula
Froula 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+12 bearers (+11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,024 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+6 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,171 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.8%) | Up 3,024 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.3%) | Up 3,171 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 Froula 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 | #142,049 | 2.2% |
| Count | 114 | 120 | 5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Froula bearers went from 114 to 120 (+5.3% change). The surname moved up 3,171 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #142,049.
FAQ
Froula surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Froula?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Froula. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Froula?
Froula ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Froula. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Froula.
Has Froula become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Froula went from 114 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 6 (+5.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Froula?
Among Census respondents with the surname Froula, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Froula in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Froula appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Froula (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 Froula mean?
A surname originating from a French place name. 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 Froula (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 common is the surname Froula?
You can see how common the surname Froula is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.