Explore the Family Name Frear
The meaning of Frear
English: variant of Freer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frear in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Frear has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Frear was ranked 31,339 in popularity with a count of 699 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 32,960, representing a decrease of 5.17%, and the count dipped slightly to 695, marking a 0.57% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69%, standing at 0.24 in 2010 compared to 0.26 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #32,960 | -5.17% |
| Count | 699 | 695 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frear
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Frear identify as white, though this percentage saw a slight decrease from 88.56% in 2000 to 86.76% in 2010. Those identifying as black or having two or more races increased slightly, from 6.72% to 7.05% and from 1.57% to 2.73% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.86% to 2.16%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.56% | 86.76% | -2.03% |
| Black | 6.72% | 7.05% | 4.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.73% | 73.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.16% | 16.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |