Explore the Family Name Freeny
The meaning of Freeny
English: variant of Franey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freeny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Freeny has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 37,429th in popularity with a count of 560, representing a proportion of 0.21 per 100k. By 2010, the name's rank had moved up slightly to 37,391st, with an increased count of 596, though the proportion per 100k decreased by 4.76% to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #37,391 | 0.1% |
| Count | 560 | 596 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freeny
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Freeny. Between 2000 and 2010, the census data shows a slight decrease in the proportion of people identifying as White (from 49.82% to 45.64%) and a corresponding increase in those identifying as Black (from 37.32% to 40.77%). The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races remained nearly stable at around 5.7%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a minor increase from 4.64% to 4.87%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.82% | 45.64% | -8.39% |
| Black | 37.32% | 40.77% | 9.24% |
| Two or More Races | 5.71% | 5.7% | -0.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.64% | 4.87% | 4.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |