Explore the Family Name Frieden
The meaning of Frieden
1. German: variant of Fried 2. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fried 1 or a short form of any of various compound names beginning Frieden-, of the same derivation. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Frieden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Frieden has seen a decline over time. In 2000, Frieden was ranked as the 26,566th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 863 people bearing this name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 32,031st position, representing a decrease of approximately 20.57%. The total count of individuals with the Frieden surname also decreased by about 16.57%, from 863 in 2000 to 720 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population likewise declined, moving from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, marking a drop of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #32,031 | -20.57% |
| Count | 863 | 720 | -16.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.24 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frieden
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Frieden are of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 98.26% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and while this proportion slightly decreased to 97.92% in 2010, it still represents an overwhelming majority. The data for 2010 also indicates an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010, signifying a 78.57% change. A small fraction, 0.69%, identified as Asian or Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that registered no individuals in 2000. There were no changes in the categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races, as these all remained at zero throughout both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 97.92% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.25% | 78.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |