Explore the Family Name Frenz
The meaning of Frenz
1. South German: variant of Franz. 2. North German: from a short form of the personal name Lafrens, a variant of Laurens (see Lawrence). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Gerhard, Gerhart, Horst, Konrad, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Frenz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frenz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 38,587 and dropped to 41,959 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 8.74%. The count of people with the surname also dipped from 539 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, making for a 3.9% decrease. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Frenz per 100,000 decreased by 10.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #41,959 | -8.74% |
| Count | 539 | 518 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frenz
As per the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Frenz identified as white, accounting for 94.43% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 94.02% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a small rise from 3.15% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. Interestingly, those who identified with two or more races increased significantly from 1.67% to 2.51%, indicating a 50.30% growth. However, there was no recorded change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 94.02% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 3.28% | 4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.51% | 50.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |