Explore the Family Name Frail
The meaning of Frail
English (of Norman origin): variant of Freel 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frail in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frail has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Frail was ranked 66,878th most common surname, and this rank fell to 75,564th by 2010, marking a 12.99 percent decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 276 to 255 in the same period, indicating a 7.61 percent drop. The proportion of people with the Frail surname per 100,000 individuals also fell by 10 percent from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #75,564 | -12.99% |
| Count | 276 | 255 | -7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frail
In terms of ethnic identity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the Frail surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 92.75 percent to 93.73 percent. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.54 percent to 4.71 percent, an 85.43 percent increase. However, there was a complete decrease of those identifying as Black from 3.99 percent to zero. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 93.73% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 4.71% | 85.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |