Explore the Family Name Freifeld
The meaning of Freifeld
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound name from German frei ‘free’ + Feld ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ezriel, Mendel. German Armin.
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How common is the last name Freifeld in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Freifeld saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,906 in popularity but dropped to 76,533 in 2010, representing a 7.94% decline. The count of individuals carrying the surname also slightly declined from 257 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, a 2.33% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname fell by 10% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #76,533 | -7.94% |
| Count | 257 | 251 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freifeld
The ethnicity associated with the surname Freifeld has seen some minor shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority have identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.5% in 2000 to 93.23% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.5% to 4.38%, a significant rise of 25.14%. Notably, no individuals with the surname Freifeld identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 93.23% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 4.38% | 25.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |