Explore the Family Name Freidman
The meaning of Freidman
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Freyde ‘joy’. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish freyd ‘joy’ + man ‘man’. 3. Altered form of German Friedmann (see Friedman). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Naum, Avi, Moshe, Shulim, Yehudit, Yocheved.
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How common is the last name Freidman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Freidman' has seen a notable decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 92,719, showing a decline of 65.66%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 342 to 198, marking a decrease of 42.11%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname also dropped from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, which is a 46.15% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #92,719 | -65.66% |
| Count | 342 | 198 | -42.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.07 | -46.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freidman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the 'Freidman' surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.44% identified as such, and while this decreased slightly to 92.42% in 2010, it remains the dominant ethnic identity. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, there has been an appreciable increase in those who identify as Hispanic - rising from 1.75% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races have dropped to zero in 2010, from 2.05% and 1.46% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 92.42% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 4.04% | 130.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |