Explore the Family Name Frerking
The meaning of Frerking
North German (Westphalia): variant of Frederking. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frerking in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frerking has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It rose from the 41,060th most popular surname in 2000 to the 40,554th in 2010, representing a change of 1.23 percent. The number of people carrying the Frerking surname also increased during this decade, moving from 501 in 2000 to 539 in 2010, a 7.58 percent change. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k decreased by -5.26 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #40,554 | 1.23% |
| Count | 501 | 539 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frerking
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Frerking identify as White, accounting for 96.81 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.29 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, jumping from 1.20 percent to 2.23 percent, an 85.83 percent change. In 2000, 1.60 percent identified as being of two or more ethnicities, however, this fell to zero by 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.29% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.23% | 85.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |