Explore the Family Name Fretz
The meaning of Fretz
German: variant of Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fretz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Fretz" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 16,349th most popular surname but slipped to the 18,660th spot by 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 14.14%. Additionally, there were fewer individuals with this surname in 2010 (1,474) compared to 2000 (1,622), a drop of about 9.12%. The proportion of people named Fretz per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,349 | #18,660 | -14.14% |
| Count | 1,622 | 1,474 | -9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.5 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fretz
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fretz", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an increase in diversity from 2000 to 2010. Although the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both years (97.41% in 2000 and 95.86% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.43% to 0.68%, and the percentage of individuals reporting two or more races rose from 0.80% to 0.88%. Notably, the proportion of people with the surname Fretz who identified as Hispanic more than doubled, going from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.86% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.1% | 112.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.88% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.68% | 58.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |