Explore the Family Name Freyre

The meaning of Freyre

Spanish: altered form of Portuguese and Galician Freire. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Armando, Arturo, Carlos, Fernando, Jorge, Julio, Mario, Ruben, Sulma, Alba, Alvaro.

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How common is the last name Freyre in the United States?

The surname Freyre has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 29,932nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 24,934th, representing a 16.7% increase. The count of individuals with the Freyre surname also increased during this period, from 740 in 2000 to 997 in 2010, showing a substantial growth of 34.73%. The proportion of people named Freyre per 100,000 also rose by 25.93%.

20002010Change
Rank#29,932#24,93416.7%
Count74099734.73%
Proportion per 100k0.270.3425.93%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freyre

When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Freyre identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 80.81% of Freyres identified as Hispanic, increasing to 85.46% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 18.38% in 2000 to 13.84% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Freyres identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, being of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
Hispanic80.81%85.46%5.75%
White18.38%13.84%-24.7%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%