Explore the Family Name Frankfort

The meaning of Frankfort

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from either of the German cities of Frankfurt on the Oder or Frankfurt am Main.

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How common is the last name Frankfort in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frankfort experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 65,133rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 71,478th position, marking a decrease of 9.74%. The count of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 285 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, representing a 4.21% drop. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%.

20002010Change
Rank#65,133#71,478-9.74%
Count285273-4.21%
Proportion per 100k0.110.09-18.18%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frankfort

The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those with the surname Frankfort. In 2000, an overwhelming 91.23% identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 91.94% by 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Black and those reporting two or more races both decreased during this decade, falling by 30.38% and 18.99% respectively. The decade also saw the emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, comprising 2.20% of people with this surname in 2010. However, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.

20002010Change
White91.23%91.94%0.78%
Two or More Races3.16%2.56%-18.99%
Hispanic0%2.2%0%
Black3.16%2.2%-30.38%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%