Explore the Family Name Fretter
The meaning of Fretter
1. English (Midlands): occupational name from Middle English fretter ‘maker of frets (ornamental networks for the hair)’, a derivative of Middle English frette ‘fret, interlaced work’. See Frett. 2. German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Fretter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Fretter' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 128,797, but by 2010, it had slipped to a ranking of 142,108, representing a drop of 10.33%. The number of individuals bearing the Fretter surname also declined during this period from 122 to 117, which constitutes a 4.1% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 20% from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #142,108 | -10.33% |
| Count | 122 | 117 | -4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fretter
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Fretter'. There has been no significant change noted in the distribution among various ethnicities from 2000 to 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native have consistently reported zero instances. On the other hand, those identifying as White make up the vast majority of individuals with the surname Fretter, increasing slightly from 95.90% in 2000 to 96.58% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 96.58% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |