Explore the Family Name Defriese
The meaning of Defriese
1. Variant (also De Friese) of De Fries 1 or Defreese 1, surnames of Dutch origin (see De Vries ‘the Frisian’). 2. Variant of Defries (see De Fries 2), a surname of French origin (see Deforest).
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How common is the last name Defriese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Defriese saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Defriese was ranked as the 83,301st most popular surname, with 210 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 90,495, with only 204 individuals identified with the surname. This represents an overall decrease of 8.64% in ranking and a 2.86% drop in count. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Defriese per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #90,495 | -8.64% |
| Count | 210 | 204 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Defriese
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those bearing the Defriese surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.62% of those with the Defriese surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.57% in 2010. The data did not indicate any significant change in ethnic identity among those with the Defriese surname to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races categories. Both in 2000 and 2010, these ethnic identities registered zero for the Defriese surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 96.57% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |