Explore the Family Name Frans
The meaning of Frans
Dutch and Flemish: from the personal name Frans, from Latin Franciscus (see Francis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frans has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Frans was ranked as the 30,753rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 37,848th spot, indicating a decline in popularity of 23.07 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 715 in 2000 to 587 in 2010, marking a decrease of 17.9 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Frans per 100,000 people fell by 25.93 percent, from 0.27 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #37,848 | -23.07% |
| Count | 715 | 587 | -17.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frans
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frans. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 90.91 percent to 86.71 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black and Hispanic saw significant increases of 85.37 percent and 82.65 percent respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase of 37.05 percent, rising from 2.24 percent to 3.07 percent. There were no individuals with the Frans surname who identified as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 86.71% | -4.62% |
| Black | 2.94% | 5.45% | 85.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.58% | 82.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.24% | 3.07% | 37.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |