Explore the Family Name Freeney
The meaning of Freeney
Irish: usual spelling in Ireland of Franey 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freeney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Freeney has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 26,924 with a count of 848, or 0.31 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank improved to 26,229 and the count increased to 932, reflecting a growth rate of 9.91 percent. This equates to an increase in proportion to 0.32 per 100,000 people, indicating a positive change of 3.23 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,924 | #26,229 | 2.58% |
| Count | 848 | 932 | 9.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freeney
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Freeney, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows diversity. The largest ethnicity group is Black, comprising 81.72 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 80.58 percent in 2010. The White ethnicity accounted for 13.80 percent in 2000 but decreased by 14.49 percent to 11.80 percent in 2010. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 2.36 percent in 2000 to 4.72 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation also rose from 1.42 percent in 2000 to 2.04 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.72% | 80.58% | -1.4% |
| White | 13.8% | 11.8% | -14.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 4.72% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.04% | 43.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |