Explore the Family Name Frenier
The meaning of Frenier
French: topographic name for someone who lived where there was an abundance of ash trees, from a derivative of French frêne (Old French fresne) ‘ash tree’. This surname is very rare in France; in North America it seems to be an altered form of the equally rare variant Frenière (see Freniere). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Antoine.
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How common is the last name Frenier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frenier has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Frenier ranked 69,854 in terms of surname popularity, but this rank dropped slightly to 73,666 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.46%. Meanwhile, the frequency of this surname remained relatively stable over the same time frame, with a count of 262 in 2000 and 263 in 2010, indicating a minimal increase of 0.38%. However, the proportion of people bearing the Frenier surname per 100,000 individuals dropped by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #73,666 | -5.46% |
| Count | 262 | 263 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frenier
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Frenier surname identified as White, though this percentage saw a minor decrease from 80.15% in 2000 to 77.95% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native increased from 16.03% in 2000 to 18.63% in 2010, showing an increase of 16.22%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify with two or more races reduced by 12.79%, from 3.05% to 2.66%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Frenier surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.15% | 77.95% | -2.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 16.03% | 18.63% | 16.22% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 2.66% | -12.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |