Explore the Family Name Frenzel
The meaning of Frenzel
South German: from a pet form of Franz. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt, Alois, Florian, Gerhard, Guenter, Heinz, Helmut, Reinhard, Rudi, Uwe, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Frenzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frenzel experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Frenzel was ranked 15,473rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 16,662nd, marking a 7.68 percent drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 1,737 in 2000 to 1,719 in 2010, a modest decline of 1.04 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Frenzel per 100k also saw a decrease of 9.38 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,473 | #16,662 | -7.68% |
| Count | 1,737 | 1,719 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.58 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frenzel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Frenzel between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.55 percent), a figure which decreased slightly to 94.82 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 20.63 percent, while the Hispanic representation also grew, up by 74.67 percent. Notably, the 2010 census introduced a new category, 'Two or more races,' which accounted for 1.28 percent of Frenzels. However, in both 2000 and 2010, no individual with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 94.82% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.62% | 74.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.76% | 20.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |