Explore the Family Name Frerichs
The meaning of Frerichs
North German, East Frisian, and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Frerich. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Arno, Franz, Fritz, Gerhard, Kurt, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Frerichs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frerichs has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 12,037th most popular surname and slipped to the 12,180th position by 2010, representing a marginal change of -1.19%. Despite this, the number of individuals bearing the name actually increased from 2,380 in 2000 to 2,559 in 2010, a growth of 7.52%. However, its proportion per 100k people remained relatively stable, with a minor dip of -1.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,037 | #12,180 | -1.19% |
| Count | 2,380 | 2,559 | 7.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.87 | -1.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frerichs
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frerichs, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 (97.69%) and 2010 (96.40%), though there was a small decrease of -1.32% over the decade. A significant increase was noted in two categories: those identifying with Two or more races rose from 0.55% to 1.09%, an increase of 98.18%, and those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.71% to 1.48%, a jump of 108.45%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0.55%, while data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.4% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.48% | 108.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.09% | 98.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |