Explore the Family Name Freudenberger
The meaning of Freudenberger
1. German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Freudenberg (see Freudenberg). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name, an extension of Freudenberg 1.
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How common is the last name Freudenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Freudenberger" has seen a drop in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,849th most popular name and by 2010, it had dropped to the 62,903rd position, showing a decrease of 8.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 329 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.34%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #62,903 | -8.74% |
| Count | 329 | 318 | -3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freudenberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Freudenberger family predominantly identifies as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.18% of Freudenbergers identified as White, and this figure slightly fell to 97.80% in 2010, marking a minimal change of -0.39%. No Freudenbergers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 97.8% | -0.39% |
| 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% |