Explore the Family Name Freund
The meaning of Freund
1. German: nickname for a companionable person, from Middle High German vriunt ‘friend’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Freund ‘friend’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Erwin, Gerhard, Hans, Angelika, Benno, Egon, Erna, Eugen, Friedrich, Fritz. Jewish Chaim, Moshe, Emanuel, Itzhak, Leibish, Pincus, Shaya, Aryeh, Avi, Avner, Avrohom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Freund" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 4,567th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 4,745th, a change of -3.9%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Freund name increased from 7,126 in 2000 to 7,465 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.76%. However, the proportion per 100k individuals decreased slightly from 2.64 in 2000 to 2.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,567 | #4,745 | -3.9% |
| Count | 7,126 | 7,465 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.64 | 2.53 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freund
The Freund surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, around 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a very slight increase of 0.04% over the decade. The next largest ethnic identity associated with the Freund name is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010, a significant change of 42%. The representation of Freund among those of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained relatively low, each making up less than 2% of the total Freund population. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 41.61% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 95.89% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.13% | 42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0.94% | -41.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.66% | -5.71% |
| Black | 0.18% | 0.25% | 38.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.15% | 0.13% | -13.33% |
Freund ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Freund is French & German, which comprises 37.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.9%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (15.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Greek & Balkan, and Korean.
Ready to learn more about your ancestry? Get the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market by taking our DNA test. Shop 23andMe
| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.3% |
| British & Irish | 22.9% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 15.5% |
| Other | 24.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Freund
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Freund have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 58.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 58.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 58.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 58.20% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 58.20% |
What Freund haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Freund is R-CTS4188, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS4188 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-CTS5368 and E-M5021, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Isaacson, Weinberg, Resnick, Schwartz, Wiener, Rosenberg, Stein, Rothman, Albert, Aronson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Freund surname are: H1, U2_3_4_7_8_9, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Freund have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Freund" Surname 52.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Freund" Surname 20.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Freund" Surname 14.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Freund" Surname 13.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Freund?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Freund are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition