Explore the Family Name Freemon
The meaning of Freemon
Variant of Freeman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freemon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Freemon has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Freemon ranked as the 34,399th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 38,902nd spot, indicating a decline of 13.09%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 8.99% over this ten-year period. Consequently, the proportion of Freemons per 100,000 people fell by 17.39%, from 0.23 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #38,902 | -13.09% |
| Count | 623 | 567 | -8.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freemon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Freemon surname identified as either White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals slightly decreased by 2.41%, while the Black community saw a nominal decrease of 0.28%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Freemon surname increased significantly by 107.03%. However, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the Freemons during these years. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a slight decrease of 5.78% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.02% | 54.67% | -2.41% |
| Black | 39.97% | 39.86% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.65% | 107.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 2.12% | -5.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |