Explore the Family Name Fread
The meaning of Fread
1. Jewish (American): variant of Freed. 2. Americanized form of German Fried 2. Compare Freed.
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How common is the last name Fread in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fread has declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fread ranked as the 47,120th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 58,481st position, a drop of 24.11%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 424 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, a decline of 18.16%. The proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 population also reduced by 25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #58,481 | -24.11% |
| Count | 424 | 347 | -18.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fread
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Fread surname identified as White during both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 95.75% to 95.39%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races increased marginally from 1.65% to 1.73%. No one with the Fread surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 95.39% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.73% | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.73% | 4.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |