Explore the Family Name Freiberger
The meaning of Freiberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Freiberg (see Freiberg). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Inge, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Freiberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Freiberger has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, this surname was ranked 32,094th in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 33,379th, marking a decline of 4.0%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the name increased slightly from 678 in 2000 to 684 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.88%. The proportion per 100,000 population also contracted from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, representing an 8.0% fall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #33,379 | -4% |
| Count | 678 | 684 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freiberger
In regards to ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity of those with the surname Freiberger is predominantly White, accounting for 95.43% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 95.03% by 2010. The census recorded no Freibergers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. There was however, a small percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic which grew from 2.36% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, an increase of 11.44%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased slightly from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, a small rise of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 95.03% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.63% | 11.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.61% | 9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |