Explore the Family Name Frankl
The meaning of Frankl
German (rarely Fränkl) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a diminutive of Frank. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Erwin, Gerda, Gitta, Gunther, Rainer. Jewish Chaim, Chaskel, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Frankl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frankl has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,289th most popular surname in the US, and by 2010, it had risen to 41,303rd position, marking a 2.33% change. Over this same decade, the count of individuals with the Frankl surname rose from 483 to 527, indicating a 9.11% increase. The proportion of Frankls per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #41,303 | 2.33% |
| Count | 483 | 527 | 9.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frankl
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.20% of those bearing the Frankl surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.39% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw an increase, moving from 1.86% to 2.66%, representing a significant 43.01% change over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Black individuals with the Frankl surname dropped to zero from 1.04% and 2.07% respectively. There was no recorded change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 96.39% | 2.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.66% | 43.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |