Explore the Family Name Freisinger
The meaning of Freisinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places (especially in Bavaria) called Freising. Some characteristic forenames: German Eugen, Ilse.
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How common is the last name Freisinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Freisinger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,473 in popularity, but this rank dropped to 77,264 by 2010, reflecting a decline of 9.64%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 259 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, marking a 4.25% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Freisinger surname per 100,000 population went down by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #77,264 | -9.64% |
| Count | 259 | 248 | -4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freisinger
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Freisinger surname identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.37% identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 95.56% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.7% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010, a decline of 25.19%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more races in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 95.56% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.02% | -25.19% |
| 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% |