Explore the Family Name Freiman
The meaning of Freiman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German frei ‘free’ + man ‘man’. 2. Americanized form of German Freimann: from Middle High German vrīman ‘free man’, status name in the feudal system for a free man as opposed to a bondman or serf. See also Freier. 3. Americanized form of German Freimann: habitational name from a place called Freimann in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shlomo, Shmuel, Bluma, Efroim, Emanuel, Meyer, Tziporah, Yetta.
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How common is the last name Freiman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Freiman has experienced a significant decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Freiman ranked as the 34,071st most popular surname in the United States with 630 people carrying it, representing a proportion of 0.23 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,365 with only 426 individuals identified with this surname, marking a decrease of 32.38% over the decade. The proportion per 100k also fell by 39.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #49,365 | -44.89% |
| Count | 630 | 426 | -32.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.14 | -39.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freiman
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of the individuals with the surname Freiman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 1.97% in 2010. There were no Freimans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 66.14%, going from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no Freimans who identified as Black in 2000, 1.41% did so in 2010. Additionally, the census recorded a small percentage (1.17%) of Freimans identifying with two or more races in 2010, a category not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.07% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.11% | 66.14% |
| Black | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |