Explore the Family Name Freerksen
The meaning of Freerksen
East Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Freerk, a vernacular form of Fredrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freerksen in the United States?
The surname Freerksen was ranked 67,936th in popularity in the year 2000 and rose to the 65,964th spot by 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 271 to 300 during this period, showing a growth of 10.7%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Freerksen per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #65,964 | 2.9% |
| Count | 271 | 300 | 10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freerksen
In terms of ethnicity, the Freerksen surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, making up 92.99% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.67% in 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The representation of those with two or more races holding the Freerksen name showed a considerable increase from 1.85% to 3.33% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a modest increase from 2.95% to 3.00% over the same period. No changes were noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 92.67% | -0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 3.33% | 80% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 3% | 1.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |