Explore the Family Name Friesner
The meaning of Friesner
German: 1. habitational name for someone from a place in eastern Germany named Friesen. 2. occupational name for a builder of dikes (see Fries).
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How common is the last name Friesner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Friesner' has seen a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Friesner held the rank of 31,530 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to 32,710 by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 3.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight increase from 694 to 702, showing a growth of 1.15%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 7.69%, dropping from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #32,710 | -3.74% |
| Count | 694 | 702 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friesner
The ethnic identity tied to the surname 'Friesner' saw some changes as well over the same ten-year span according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.41% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which marginally increased to 98.15% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no reported Friesners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races dropped from 0.72% in 2000 to none being reported in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased from 1.30% in 2000 to no reportings in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 98.15% | 0.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |