Explore the Family Name Friebel
The meaning of Friebel
German: from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with frid ‘peace’, as for example Fredebert or Fredbern. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Winfried.
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How common is the last name Friebel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Friebel shifted between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 47,735, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 52,037 — a decrease of approximately 9.01%. The total count of individuals with the surname also saw a decline, with 417 in 2000 decreasing to 399 in 2010, a reduction of around 4.32%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also lessened slightly from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a change of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #52,037 | -9.01% |
| Count | 417 | 399 | -4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friebel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Friebel surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were subtle changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those holding the surname identified as White, with a slight increase over the decade from 96.64% to 96.99%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.20% in 2000 to zero by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 25.60%, dropping from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. There was no recorded data for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 96.99% | 0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.25% | -25.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |