Explore the Family Name Friedl
The meaning of Friedl
South German: from a pet form of the personal name Friedrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Bernhard, Friedrich, Guenther, Gunther, Horst, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Friedl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Friedl slightly decreased in the 10 years between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,004th most popular surname, while in 2010, it slipped to the 21,483rd spot, indicating a minor change of -2.28%. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased from 1,166 in 2000 to 1,216 in 2010, showing growth of 4.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 4.65% during this period, from 0.43 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,004 | #21,483 | -2.28% |
| Count | 1,166 | 1,216 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friedl
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts among those with the surname Friedl. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage identifying as White fell slightly by 1.71%, from 96.05% to 94.41%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities rose considerably by 81.82%, from 0.77% to 1.40%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also increased by 47.57%, from 2.06% to 3.04%, while the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero. Notably, the percentage identifying as Black appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.58%. No data is available for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, suggesting that this group may not be represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.41% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.04% | 47.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.4% | 81.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |