Explore the Family Name Friesenhahn
The meaning of Friesenhahn
German: presumably a shortened form of Friesenhagen, a habitational name from Friesenhagen near Siegen. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhardt, Gottlieb, Liesl, Ottmar.
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How common is the last name Friesenhahn in the United States?
The surname Friesenhahn has seen a modest increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,782 in popularity and rose to rank 32,302 by 2010, marking a change of 4.38%. The number of people bearing the name also increased from 636 in 2000 to 713 in 2010, a hike of 12.11%. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #32,302 | 4.38% |
| Count | 636 | 713 | 12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friesenhahn
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Friesenhahn surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group represented 90.88%, which slightly decreased to 89.76% by 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 12.85% during this period, from 8.33% in 2000 to 9.40% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races rose from zero in 2000 to 0.70% in 2010. However, no significant changes were noted among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.88% | 89.76% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 8.33% | 9.4% | 12.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |