Explore the Family Name Freet
The meaning of Freet
Possibly an Americanized form of German Fried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Freet" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 31,924 to 34,185, marking a 7.08% drop. The overall count of individuals with this surname also declined by 2.78%, from 683 people in 2000 to 664 people in 2010. As a result, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 8.0%, from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #34,185 | -7.08% |
| Count | 683 | 664 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freet
In terms of ethnic identity, the representation among those with the surname "Freet" has varied over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group is White, which slightly decreased from 94.73% in 2000 to 93.98% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Two or More Races saw an increase, going from 1.61% to 2.56%. Likewise, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category observed growth, increasing from 1.46% to 1.96%. Conversely, the Hispanic segment decreased from 1.32% to 0.90%. There was no change for Black representation, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation is marked as suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 93.98% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.56% | 59.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 1.96% | 34.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 0.9% | -31.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |