Explore the Family Name Ffrench
The meaning of Ffrench
English: variant of French, which preserves a post-medieval spelling convention for representing an initial capital. It is most common in Jamaica.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ffrench in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ffrench has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,812th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 62,714th spot, marking a 22.4% rise in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 218 to 319 during this period, reflecting a substantial growth rate of 46.33%. The proportion per 100k also showed an increase of 37.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #62,714 | 22.4% |
| Count | 218 | 319 | 46.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ffrench
In terms of ethnicity, the Ffrench surname showed considerable diversity. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black experienced a slight increase from 55.96% in 2000 to 58.62% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White saw a decrease of 21.56%, moving from 37.16% to 29.15%. There was a notable rise in the Hispanic population, which more than doubled from 3.21% to 6.58%. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 82.55%, from 2.75% to 5.02%. However, there were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.96% | 58.62% | 4.75% |
| White | 37.16% | 29.15% | -21.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 6.58% | 104.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 5.02% | 82.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |