Explore the Family Name Freedle
The meaning of Freedle
Americanized form of German Friedel or of one of its variants. The surname Friedel is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freedle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Freedle has gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Freedle ranked 56,392 in terms of frequency among surnames, but it had moved up to 52,169 by 2010 – a 7.49% increase. The absolute count of individuals with the Freedle surname also rose during this period, from 339 to 398, marking a 17.4% uptick. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #52,169 | 7.49% |
| Count | 339 | 398 | 17.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freedle
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Freedle surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals carrying the Freedle surname are of White ethnicity, though there was a slight decrease from 94.99% in 2000 to 92.96% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Two or More Races, going up by 49.15% to reach 3.52% in 2010. While there were no individuals of Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage with the last name Freedle in 2000, by 2010, these groups represented 2.01% and 1.26% respectively. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander category was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 92.96% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 3.52% | 49.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |