Explore the Family Name Fraiser
The meaning of Fraiser
Altered form of Scottish Fraser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fraiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fraiser has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 28,088 with a count of 803, which was equivalent to a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 27,581 and the count rose to 873. This represents a change of 1.81 in rank and an 8.72 percent increase in the count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #27,581 | 1.81% |
| Count | 803 | 873 | 8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fraiser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Fraiser surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as white (57.16%) or black (39.85%), with smaller proportions identifying as Hispanic (1.00%), two or more races (1.62%), and no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there were noticeable shifts within these categories. The percentage of those who identify as white decreased slightly to 56.36%, while the black population also went down to 38.14%. The data showed a significant increase among Hispanics, from 1.00% to 2.18%, and for the first time, people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.57%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.03%) appeared in the Fraiser surname distribution.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.16% | 56.36% | -1.4% |
| Black | 39.85% | 38.14% | -4.29% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.18% | 118% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.72% | 6.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |