Explore the Family Name Freres
The meaning of Freres
Luxembourgish: variant of French Frère and Walloon Frere. This surname is also found in Germany and in Wallonia (Belgium), including its German-speaking part. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Freres in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Freres has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,208 in terms of popularity, while in 2010, it dropped to 80,926, representing a change of -6.19%. The total number of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 235 people in 2000 to 234 in 2010, indicating a decrease by 0.43%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #80,926 | -6.19% |
| Count | 235 | 234 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freres
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Freres surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 93.19% to 92.31%. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by 21.81%, rising from 5.96% to 7.26%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 92.31% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 5.96% | 7.26% | 21.81% |
| 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% |