Explore the Family Name Fraize
The meaning of Fraize
1. Variant of Fraze 1, a surname of Dutch origin. 2. Altered form of German Fraiss or of its cognate Freis or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Fraze 2.
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How common is the last name Fraize in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fraize saw a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,428 with a count of 264, averaging to about 0.1 people per 100k. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 70,403, despite an increase in count to 278, which lowered the proportion per 100k to 0.09. This represents a change of -1.4 in rank and 5.3 in count, with an overall decrease of 10.0 in proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #70,403 | -1.4% |
| Count | 264 | 278 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fraize
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fraize also experienced some changes during this decade, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (95.83%), with a small percentage identifying with two or more races (1.89%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (92.45%), there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races (3.96%) and a new representation from the Black community (1.80%). The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 92.45% | -3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 3.96% | 109.52% |
| Black | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |