Explore the Family Name Frack
The meaning of Frack
German: probably an unflattering nickname from Middle Low German vrak ‘greedy, stingy’ or from its homonym meaning ‘damaged, useless’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Frack' has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, 'Frack' was ranked as the 52,608th most popular surname, with a count of 370 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 64,054, and the total number of people with this surname decreased to 311, marking a decline of nearly 16%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 21.43%, indicating a significant drop in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #64,054 | -21.76% |
| Count | 370 | 311 | -15.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frack
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides key insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Frack'. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.57% and 97.43% respectively. This represents a minor decrease of 0.14%. In 2000, a small proportion (1.62%) identified as Hispanic, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname 'Frack' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.43% | -0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |