Explore the Family Name Franey
The meaning of Franey
1. English and Irish (of Norman origin): either a topographic name from Old French fraisnaie, fresnay ‘ash wood’, or a habitational name from any of several villages in France so called. Compare with Frain. The name is frequent in Ireland, where it was established from an early date. It is Gaelicized as de Fréine. 2. French: habitational name from Franey, a place in Doubs. This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Gabrielle, Jacques, Marceline.
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How common is the last name Franey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Franey has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 21,381 to 23,333, representing a decline of 9.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease from 1,141 in 2000 to 1,091 in 2010, a drop of 4.38%. The proportion of individuals named Franey per 100k people likewise experienced an 11.9% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,381 | #23,333 | -9.13% |
| Count | 1,141 | 1,091 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.37 | -11.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Franey identified as White, with percentages standing at 95.00% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.14% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased by 9.71%, from 1.75% to 1.92%. However, Black representation saw a significant decrease of 22.78%, from 2.37% to 1.83%. There was also a slight reduction in those identifying as two or more races, decreasing 13.21% from 0.53% to 0.46%. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in 2000, but in 2010, 0.64% of Faneys reported themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 95.14% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.92% | 9.71% |
| Black | 2.37% | 1.83% | -22.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0.46% | -13.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |