Explore the Family Name Freimuth
The meaning of Freimuth
German: from a personal name denoting someone of a free and courageous disposition, from Middle High German vrī + muot ‘mind, spirit’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gerhard, Lisel, Lothar, Reinhold, Siegfried, Wilhelmina.
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How common is the last name Freimuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Freimuth witnessed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,994th in terms of frequency with a count of 771, which increased to 844 by 2010, shifting its rank to 28,311th. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.29 during this period, indicating that the rise in count did not significantly impact the overall distribution of the surname within the U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,994 | #28,311 | 2.36% |
| Count | 771 | 844 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freimuth
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Freimuth, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing the Freimuth name identified as White, with a very slight decrease from 97.41% in 2000 to 96.21% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as two or more races saw a small increase from 1.30% to 1.42%. Interestingly, by 2010, there were also individuals identifying as Hispanic (1.30%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.71%). No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.21% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.42% | 9.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |