Explore the Family Name Freudenthal
The meaning of Freudenthal
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Freudenthal, from Middle High German vreude ‘joy’ + tal ‘valley’. In some cases the Jewish surname may be artificial. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Freudenthal in the United States?
The surname Freudenthal has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 53,420th most popular surname and rose to the 53,316th spot by 2010, marking a change of 0.19 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals with the surname Freudenthal grew by 6.89 percent, increasing from 363 in 2000 to 388 in 2010. However, proportionally per 100k people, it remained consistent at 0.13 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #53,316 | 0.19% |
| Count | 363 | 388 | 6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freudenthal
As for ethnic identity associated with the surname Freudenthal, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.35 percent of those with this surname identified as White, marginally decreasing to 97.68 percent in 2010. No significant changes were noted in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic identification, increasing from zero in 2000 to 2.06 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 97.68% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |