Explore the Family Name Freye
The meaning of Freye
German: variant of Frey. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Freye has experienced a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636 out of all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 82,317, reflecting an 18.21% decline. The number of individuals carrying the Freye surname also decreased during this period from 263 to 229, a reduction of approximately 12.93%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Freye surname per 100,000 of the population fell by 20% from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #82,317 | -18.21% |
| Count | 263 | 229 | -12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freye
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Freye surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 93.92% to 99.56%. This indicates a rise of roughly 6.01% over the decade. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 5.7% in 2000. There were no Freye surname bearers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Also, no one declared themselves as belonging to two or more races in these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 99.56% | 6.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |