2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Frulla
A surname possibly derived from the Italian word "frullare," meaning "to whisk" or "to beat."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Frulla. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frulla 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Frulla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frulla, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frulla
The surname Frulla is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "frulla," which means "whisk" or "beater," potentially suggesting that the family's ancestors may have been involved in culinary or baking professions.
The earliest recorded instances of the Frulla surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, primarily in regions such as Tuscany and Umbria. One notable mention of the name appears in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of Lombard diplomatic codes from the 8th to the 12th centuries.
In the 15th century, a branch of the Frulla family settled in the city of Siena, where they gained prominence as skilled artisans and merchants. One notable member of this lineage was Giulio Frulla (1460-1522), a renowned goldsmith whose works adorned several churches and noble households in the region.
By the 16th century, the Frulla surname had spread to other parts of Italy, with records indicating their presence in cities like Florence and Rome. In the latter, a certain Girolamo Frulla (1525-1598) gained recognition as a respected scholar and philosopher, authoring several treatises on ancient Greek philosophy.
Moving forward to the 17th century, the Frulla family established themselves in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in the production and trade of silk and other luxury fabrics. One notable figure from this era was Lucrezia Frulla (1640-1712), a skilled embroiderer whose intricate works were highly sought after by the nobility.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Frulla surname continued to appear in various regions of Italy, with individuals pursuing diverse professions such as law, medicine, and the arts. Among the notable figures from this period was Antonio Frulla (1785-1862), a renowned painter from Venice whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and everyday life of the Venetian Republic.
While the history of the Frulla surname is deeply rooted in Italy, over time, individuals bearing this name have migrated to various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frulla
Among Census respondents with the surname Frulla, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Frulla 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 Frulla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.8% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.1% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frulla
Frulla 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-27 bearers (-20.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 33,439 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+9 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,012 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-20.3%) | Down 33,439 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 8,012 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 Frulla 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 | #153,769 | #145,757 | 5.2% |
| Count | 106 | 115 | 8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frulla bearers went from 106 to 115 (+8.5% change). The surname moved up 8,012 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #145,757.
FAQ
Frulla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frulla?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Frulla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Frulla?
Frulla ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Frulla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Frulla.
Has Frulla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frulla went from 106 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 9 (+8.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Frulla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frulla, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%) and Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Frulla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frulla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Frulla (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 Frulla mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Italian word "frullare," meaning "to whisk" or "to beat." 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 Frulla (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 many people have the surname Frulla?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.