Explore the Family Name Frede
The meaning of Frede
North German: from a short form of any of various personal names formed with the Old High German element frid, fred ‘peace’. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Frede in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frede has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Frede ranked 46,523rd in terms of surname prevalence with 431 individuals bearing the name. This represented a proportion of roughly 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, Frede's popularity dropped as it ranked 53,802nd with only 384 individuals carrying the name. This reduced its proportion to about 0.13 per 100,000 people. Overall, there was a decline of about 15.65% in rank and a fall of 10.9% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #53,802 | -15.65% |
| Count | 431 | 384 | -10.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frede
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frede, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.52% of all Fredes, which slightly decreased to 94.27% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Frede surname increased significantly from 1.39% in 2000 to 3.65% in 2010, marking a 162.59% change. The census data shows no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with the surname Frede in either of the two years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 94.27% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 3.65% | 162.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |