Explore the Family Name Freeby
The meaning of Freeby
English: possibly a variant of Friby, a habitational name from either of two places in Yorkshire: Firby in Westow or Firby in Bedale.
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How common is the last name Freeby in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Freeby has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,692nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 60,960th spot, signifying a 3.86% reduction. However, interestingly, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 323 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.17%. Yet, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33%, standing at 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #60,960 | -3.86% |
| Count | 323 | 330 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freeby
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Freeby, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group comprised 95.98% of the total in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.24% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 30.11% during the same period, growing from 1.86% to 2.42%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which was nonexistent in 2000, accounted for 1.82% of those with the surname Freeby in 2010. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.24% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.42% | 30.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |