2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fruciano
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Italian word "fruce" meaning "bramble" or "blackberry".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Fruciano. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fruciano 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Fruciano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fruciano, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fruciano
The surname FRUCIANO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "frux," meaning fruit or produce, indicating that the name may have been given to someone who worked with or sold fruit or agricultural products.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FRUCIANO can be found in the historical archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giacomo Fruciano was mentioned as a merchant and landowner in the 14th century. The name was also present in other parts of southern Italy, such as Calabria and Sicily, where variations like Frucciano and Frucchiano were commonly used.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name FRUCIANO was Antonio Fruciano, a renowned painter from the city of Amalfi. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, can still be found in several churches and museums throughout the Amalfi Coast region.
During the Renaissance period, the FRUCIANO surname gained prominence in the city of Florence, where a family of bankers and merchants bearing this name established themselves as influential members of the local aristocracy. One of the most prominent figures from this lineage was Girolamo Fruciano (1520-1589), a wealthy banker and patron of the arts who commissioned several works from renowned Renaissance artists such as Bronzino and Vasari.
In the 17th century, a branch of the FRUCIANO family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the city of Palermo. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Fruciano (1678-1745), was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the Baroque style, including the Church of San Domenico and the Palazzo Valguarnera.
Another notable figure bearing the FRUCIANO surname was Carlo Fruciano (1792-1868), an Italian philosopher and politician from Naples. He was a prominent figure in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula into a single nation. Fruciano played a crucial role in shaping the political and intellectual landscape of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.
Throughout its history, the FRUCIANO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, bankers, architects, and political figures. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fruciano
Among Census respondents with the surname Fruciano, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Fruciano 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 Fruciano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fruciano
Fruciano 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,151 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,884 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 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 1,151 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 5,884 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 Fruciano 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 | #149,395 | #143,511 | 3.9% |
| Count | 110 | 118 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fruciano bearers went from 110 to 118 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 5,884 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #143,511.
FAQ
Fruciano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fruciano?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Fruciano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Fruciano?
Fruciano ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Fruciano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Fruciano.
Has Fruciano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fruciano went from 110 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Fruciano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fruciano, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Fruciano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fruciano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Fruciano (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 Fruciano mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Italian word "fruce" meaning "bramble" or "blackberry". 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 Fruciano (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 Fruciano?
See how many people are called Fruciano on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.