Explore the Family Name Fraas
The meaning of Fraas
German: unflattering nickname from Middle Low German vrās, Middle High German vrāz ‘glutton’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fraas in the United States?
The surname Fraas saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Fraas ranked 54,643 in popularity with a total count of 353 individuals bearing the name. This corresponds to a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 61,297, and the count reduced to 328, decreasing the proportion to 0.11 per 100,000. This represents a change of -12.18 in rank, -7.08 in count, and -15.38 in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #61,297 | -12.18% |
| Count | 353 | 328 | -7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fraas
As for ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reflects an interesting shift from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, nearly all individuals (97.73%) with the surname Fraas identified as White. By 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 94.21%. Meanwhile, new categories emerged in 2010 that were not present in 2000. Specifically, 1.52% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 2.13% reported having two or more races, and 1.83% identified as Hispanic. No individuals with the surname Fraas identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 94.21% | -3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |