Explore the Family Name Freemyer
The meaning of Freemyer
Americanized form of South German Freimeier, a status name for a free steward (of an estate or manor farm), i.e. one who was exempt from feudal service.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freemyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Freemyer experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,895 in popularity, but fell slightly to rank 45,105 in 2010, marking a change of -0.47%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during this period from 450 to 475, a growth of 5.56%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population dipped by 5.88%, moving from 0.17% in 2000 to 0.16% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #45,105 | -0.47% |
| Count | 450 | 475 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freemyer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Freemyer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all individuals (98.44%) with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this number had decreased slightly to 96.42%, indicating a change of -2.05%. Although still small in numbers, there was an emergence of diversity within this surname group in 2010. About 1.05% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.11% reported being of two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 96.42% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |