Explore the Family Name Frappier
The meaning of Frappier
French: occupational name from Old French frepier ‘second-hand clothes dealer’, or a nickname from Old French frappier ‘agitation, noise’. History: Hilaire Frappier from La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime, France, married Marie-Rose Petit in Quebec City, QC, in 1668. His descendants also bear the surname Bonaventure. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Fernand, Germain, Lorette, Luc, Marcel, Michel, Normand, Pierre, Sebastien.
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How common is the last name Frappier in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frappier has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,501st most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 25,115th place, representing a change of -6.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by nearly 2% from 1,008 to 988. The proportion of people named Frappier per 100,000 population fell by 10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,501 | #25,115 | -6.87% |
| Count | 1,008 | 988 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frappier
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frappier according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, although the percentage has dropped slightly from 97.22% in 2000 to 95.34% in 2010. The percentage of Frappiers identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010, a change of 186.67%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 22.15%, while the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable. There were no recorded instances of Frappiers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.34% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.82% | 22.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.72% | 186.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |