Explore the Family Name Frates
The meaning of Frates
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frates in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frates has seen a rise in popularity over the 2000 to 2010 decade. In 2000, it ranked 20,319 among all surnames, but by 2010 had risen to position 19,559, representing an increase of 3.74%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 1,217 in 2000 to 1,380 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 13.39%. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 individuals also saw a modest increase from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,319 | #19,559 | 3.74% |
| Count | 1,217 | 1,380 | 13.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.47 | 4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frates
The ethnicity of those bearing the Frates surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 21.62%, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities rose slightly by 3.87%. There was a small decrease in those claiming white ethnicity, from 92.69% to 90.36%. However, there was a substantial rise in those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 114.83%. The black demographic saw a minor increase of 21.11%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant decrease of 65.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 90.36% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 5.65% | 114.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.88% | 3.87% |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.09% | 21.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.58% | -21.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 0.43% | -65.04% |