Explore the Family Name Friedmann
The meaning of Friedmann
1. South German and Swiss German: from a personal name composed of the elements Fried ‘peace’ + -mann ‘man’, sometimes regarded as a variant of the more common personal name Friedrich. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Friedman. Compare Freedman. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Alois, Bernhard, Ingeborg, Reiner, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Friedmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Friedmann has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,638 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen slightly to 21,609 - a change of 0.13. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 1,123 people in 2000 to 1,207 in 2010, a growth of 7.48%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally by 2.38% from 0.42 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,638 | #21,609 | 0.13% |
| Count | 1,123 | 1,207 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friedmann
The Decennial U.S. Census data pertaining to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Friedmann' indicates that there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most holders of this surname were identified as White, representing 95.19% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.78% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic representation from 3.12% to 3.56%, an uptick of 14.10%. Interestingly, the surname also appeared among the Asian/Pacific Islander community in 2010, which hadn't been the case in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races stayed relatively consistent, while the Black population fell to zero in 2010 after having previously stood at 0.53%. No data was available for American Indian and Alaskan Natives for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.78% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 3.56% | 14.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |