Explore the Family Name Freis
The meaning of Freis
South German: nickname for a violent man or someone with a menacing appearance, from Middle High German vreise ‘cruel, terrible’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Freis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Freis has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked at 64,186 in 2000, but had dropped to 83,834 by 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 31%. In terms of count, there were 290 individuals with the Freis surname in 2000. By 2010, this number dropped to 224, indicating a decline of approximately 23%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Freis per 100,000 also decreased from 0.11 to 0.08 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #83,834 | -30.61% |
| Count | 290 | 224 | -22.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freis
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Freis identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 95.52% claimed this ethnic identity, increasing to 96.88% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals with the Freis surname identified as Hispanic, with the count increasing from 2.07% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname Freis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 96.88% | 1.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.13% | 51.21% |
| 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% |