Explore the Family Name Frager
The meaning of Frager
1. German (also Fräger): occupational name for a councilman whose duty was to carry out a poll required to make a council decision, Middle High German vrägære, an agent derivative of Middle High German vrāgēn ‘to ask’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Fräger): artificial name from an agent derivative of German fragen ‘to ask’ (compare 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yehuda, Arnon, Sholom.
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How common is the last name Frager in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Frager' has seen a decrease in commonality between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it stood at rank 38,706 but dropped to 44,423 by 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 14.77%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 537 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 9.87%. This translates to a proportion drop from 0.2 per 100,000 people to 0.16, a 20% decline over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #44,423 | -14.77% |
| Count | 537 | 484 | -9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frager
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the 'Frager' surname has seen some fluctuations over the same period. The largest ethnicity group is White, accounting for 70.2% in 2000 and shrinking slightly to 68.39% in 2010. The second-largest group is Black, which increased from 24.77% in 2000 to 25.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group saw a significant increase of 22.6%, rising from 3.54% to 4.34%. Notably, the category 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010, making up 1.65% of the Fragers. However, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 68.39% | -2.58% |
| Black | 24.77% | 25.41% | 2.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 4.34% | 22.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |