Explore the Family Name Fraenkel
The meaning of Fraenkel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Fränkel): see Frankel. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Pablo, Ines. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Fraenkel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fraenkel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 92,601 in 2000 to 98,982 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6.89%. In terms of its count, the name decreased by a fractional 0.54%, with 184 counts in 2000 to 183 in 2010. This led to a proportional decrease per 100k people of about 14.29%, shifting from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #98,982 | -6.89% |
| Count | 184 | 183 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fraenkel
In the context of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some shifts for individuals bearing the surname Fraenkel. In 2000, 94.02% identified as White, but this figure fell slightly to 91.26% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was significant growth in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.35% in 2000 up to 7.65% in 2010, indicating a notable 75.86% increase. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 91.26% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 4.35% | 7.65% | 75.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |