Explore the Family Name Freshman
The meaning of Freshman
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Frischmann (see Frischman). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Myer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freshman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Freshman" has seen a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473 but fell to 79,338 in 2010, marking a decrease of 12.58%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 259 to 240 during this period, indicating a 7.34% reduction. The proportion of individuals named Freshman per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 20%, going from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #79,338 | -12.58% |
| Count | 259 | 240 | -7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freshman
Analyzing the changes in ethnic identity associated with the surname "Freshman", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been slight shifts over the decade. In 2000, 97.30% of those bearing the name identified as White, but this percentage fell to 94.58% in 2010. Interestingly, the census in 2010 recorded a small proportion (2.92%) of those with the Freshman surname identifying with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented at all in the 2000 data. There were no Freshmans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 94.58% | -2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |