Explore the Family Name Frankhauser
The meaning of Frankhauser
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Frankenhausen, in Thuringia (recorded as Franchenhausen in the 12th century), Hesse, and Saxony.
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How common is the last name Frankhauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frankhauser saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 78,326 to 78,567. However, the number of people carrying this name grew by 7.05%, from 227 to 243 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 stayed the same at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #78,567 | -0.31% |
| Count | 227 | 243 | 7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frankhauser
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, Frankhauser is primarily associated with individuals of White ethnicity, accounting for 96.92% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.06% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The census registered a new appearance of Hispanic identity linked to the surname Frankhauser, representing 2.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.06% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |