Explore the Family Name Friedlein
The meaning of Friedlein
German: from a pet form of the personal name Friedrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Friedlein in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Friedlein has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Friedlein ranked 74,675 in terms of popularity but dropped to 81,458 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 9.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 241 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, representing a decline of around 3.73%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Friedlein surname per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #81,458 | -9.08% |
| Count | 241 | 232 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friedlein
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Friedlein identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight shift within this decade, as the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased from 98.76% to 96.12%. Simultaneously, those identifying with two or more races increased to 3.02% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. No changes were observed in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; these groups either had no representation or their data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 96.12% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |