Explore the Family Name Frankum
The meaning of Frankum
English: variant of Francom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frankum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frankum has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 32,856 and by 2010, it had slipped to 34,032 which represents a -3.58% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 658 to 668 (a 1.52% increase) in the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease of -4.17%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #34,032 | -3.58% |
| Count | 658 | 668 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frankum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Frankum identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of -1.34% from 96.96% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010. In both 2000 and 2010, no Frankums identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 33.33% from 2.13% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, some Frankums started identifying with two or more races, which hadn't been the case in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.66% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.84% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |