Explore the Family Name Frayser
The meaning of Frayser
Probably an altered form of Fraser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frayser in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Frayser" has seen a slight decrease in its ranking, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 60,083rd but dropped to 61,297th in 2010, a decline of approximately 2.02%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Frayser last name increased slightly from 314 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, marking a growth of about 4.46%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.33% decline over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #61,297 | -2.02% |
| Count | 314 | 328 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frayser
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Frayser surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. The majority of those carrying the surname identified as White, accounting for 89.17% in 2000 and decreasing marginally to 88.11% in 2010. There was also a notable reduction in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, going from 7.32% to 6.10%. The category for American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a complete disappearance by 2010 from a small presence in 2000. Conversely, representation from those identifying with two or more races increased to nearly 4% in 2010. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.17% | 88.11% | -1.19% |
| Black | 7.32% | 6.1% | -16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |