Explore the Family Name Frankenstein
The meaning of Frankenstein
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Frankenstein, in Saxony, Hesse, the Palatinate, and Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Hans.
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How common is the last name Frankenstein in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Frankenstein decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 55609 but dropped to 60636 in 2010, a decline of approximately 9.04 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly by 3.77 percent during the same period. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Frankenstein surname per 100,000 population also fell by 15.38 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #60,636 | -9.04% |
| Count | 345 | 332 | -3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frankenstein
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Frankenstein also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.71 percent over the decade. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero. However, there was a notable increase of 107.59 percent in the category of "Two or more races," indicating a growing diversity among individuals bearing the Frankenstein surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 94.58% | -1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 3.01% | 107.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |