Explore the Family Name Freise
The meaning of Freise
1. German: northern variant of Fries. 2. South German: variant of Freis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freise in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Freise has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,109 but fell to 70,208 in 2010, a change of -45.94%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 413 in 2000 to just 279 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 32.45%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k people declined by 40%, from 0.15 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #70,208 | -45.94% |
| Count | 413 | 279 | -32.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.09 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freise
Ethnically, the Freise surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic, dropping from 96.61% in 2000 to 94.27% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of Hispanics from 1.21% to 2.51%, marking an astounding growth of 107.44%. Interestingly, the Black community also recorded a new presence of the Freise surname at 1.79% in 2010, from zero in 2000. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with no representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 94.27% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.51% | 107.44% |
| Black | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |