Explore the Family Name Friendly
The meaning of Friendly
American translated form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Freundlich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Friendly in the United States?
The surname "Friendly" has shown a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked 73,659, but by 2010, it climbed to 71,478, marking a 2.96 percent change in ranking. The count of people with this surname also increased from 245 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, showing an 11.43 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #71,478 | 2.96% |
| Count | 245 | 273 | 11.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friendly
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals various shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname "Friendly" identifying as White decreased by approximately 19 percent, whereas those identifying as Two or more races witnessed a substantial increase of 191.13 percent. There was also a modest rise of 32.22 percent in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for 2.93 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals saw a minimal decrease of 1.19 percent, and no changes were observed among Asian/Pacific Islanders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40.41% | 39.93% | -1.19% |
| White | 46.12% | 37.36% | -18.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.76% | 10.26% | 32.22% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 9.52% | 191.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |