Explore the Family Name Friant
The meaning of Friant
French: nickname for a glutton (culinary or amorous), from Old French friant ‘gourmand’. Some characteristic forenames: French Patrice, Andre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Friant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Friant has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,522nd most common name, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 42,163rd position, marking a decline of 1.54%. However, the actual count of people with the Friant surname increased by 4.25%, from 494 people in 2000 to 515 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 5.56% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #42,163 | -1.54% |
| Count | 494 | 515 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friant
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the Friant surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.96% of Friants were White, and while this percentage decreased slightly by 1.67% to 95.34% in 2010, White remains the predominant ethnicity within this surname. There was also an observed increase in the Hispanic population among those with the Friant surname, growing by 70.88% from 1.82% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.34% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.11% | 70.88% |
| 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% |