Explore the Family Name Freiheit
The meaning of Freiheit
German: 1. originally Freihardt either a nickname or an occupational name, from Middle High German vrīhart ‘tramp, vagrant’. 2. status name for a court usher, from Middle High German vrīheit ‘liberty’. 3. habitational name from any of various places in northern Germany named Freiheit (literally ‘freedom, liberty’), originally a topographic name for an area which had been granted immunity, as for example a cathedral, castle, or diocese. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Freiheit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Freiheit has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,544th most popular in the United States with 331 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the name had climbed to the 54,178th rank with an increase of 5.85%. The total count of individuals with the Freiheit surname also rose by 15.11% from 331 in 2000 to 381 in 2010. As a consequence, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also grew from 0.12 to 0.13, marking an 8.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #54,178 | 5.85% |
| Count | 331 | 381 | 15.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freiheit
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Freiheit, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the individuals with this surname identify themselves as White. In 2000, 94.86% of the Freiheits identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.70% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went down from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Freiheit surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. However, in 2010, there were appearances of individuals identifying with two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 1.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.7% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.57% | -13.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |