Explore the Family Name Freyer
The meaning of Freyer
German: variant of Freier. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Heinz, Klaus, Rainer, Uwe, Wolfang.
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How common is the last name Freyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Freyer" has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 22,053rd position to the 23,100th. This indicates a drop in popularity by approximately 4.75%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 0.91%, changing from 1,095 in 2000 to 1,105 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also observed a decline of 9.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,053 | #23,100 | -4.75% |
| Count | 1,095 | 1,105 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freyer
Regarding ethnicity distribution of the Freyer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as white decreased slightly from 96.35% to 94.66%. There is no reported change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw the greatest increase, rising by 136.96%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 57.71%. The number of individuals identifying as Black, however, declined by 26.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.66% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.17% | 57.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 1.09% | 136.96% |
| Black | 0.73% | 0.54% | -26.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |