Explore the Family Name Frere
The meaning of Frere
1. English: variant of Freer 1. 2. French (Frère) and Walloon: relationship name from French frère ‘brother’, used as a byname for the younger of two brothers. Compare Freer 2. History: This surname (see 2 above) is listed along with its altered form Freer in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestorsSome characteristic forenames: French Emile, Henri, Jacques, Marcel, Michel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frere in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Frere has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 49,767th most popular in the United States, rising to the 48,160th place by 2010, a change of about 3.23%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 396 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.86%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #48,160 | 3.23% |
| Count | 396 | 439 | 10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frere
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals of White ethnicity holding the surname Frere constituted approximately 80.30% in 2000 and slightly increased to 80.41% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black similarly rose from 10.35% to 10.71%. Interestingly, there was a new presence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation with 1.82% in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.52% to 2.51%, a change of 65.13%. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanic individuals decreased from 5.81% to 4.56%, a decrease of 21.51%. There was no recorded change for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 80.41% | 0.14% |
| Black | 10.35% | 10.71% | 3.48% |
| Hispanic | 5.81% | 4.56% | -21.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.51% | 65.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |