Explore the Family Name Friemel
The meaning of Friemel
German: variant of Frömel, see Frommelt.
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How common is the last name Friemel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Friemel has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the Friemel surname was ranked 75,938th nationally and it rose in rank to 70,208 by 2010, indicating a change of 7.55%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 236 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, marking an 18.22% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Friemel per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #70,208 | 7.55% |
| Count | 236 | 279 | 18.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friemel
In terms of ethnicity, again drawing on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a subtle shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Friemel from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, representing 95.34% in 2000 and slightly declining to 93.55% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname during these years. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were 2.97% of the Friemels in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, the survey saw the emergence of Friemels identifying with two or more races (2.15%) and as Hispanic (1.79%) in 2010, categories which had previously been unaccounted for.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.55% | -1.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.97% | 0% | 0% |