Explore the Family Name Fredo
The meaning of Fredo
Italian: from a shortened form of the personal name Goffredo, of ancient Germanic origin (see Gottfried). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Geno.
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How common is the last name Fredo in the United States?
The surname Fredo, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 62,775th place in 2000 to 69,392nd in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.54%. Similarly, the count (or total number of people with this surname) also decreased from 298 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, a reduction of 5.03%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Fredo per 100,000 fell by 9.09% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #69,392 | -10.54% |
| Count | 298 | 283 | -5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fredo
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fredo identify as White, with the figure hovering around 89.4% in 2010, down slightly from 89.6% in 2000. During this period, an increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The Hispanic population rose by 17.05%, while the Black population grew by 47.02%. However, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Likewise, no individuals claimed two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 89.4% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 6.04% | 7.07% | 17.05% |
| Black | 1.68% | 2.47% | 47.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |