Explore the Family Name Friesz
The meaning of Friesz
1. German: archaic variant of Friess. At least in part it originates from France (Alsace and Lorraine) and Ukraine (compare Friez). This form of the surname is very rare in Germany. 2. Hungarian: from German Fries.
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How common is the last name Friesz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Friesz saw a notable decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 32,161 in the year 2000, it fell to 46,037 by 2010, marking a decrease of 43.15%. In terms of count, there were 676 individuals carrying the Friesz surname in 2000 which dropped to 463 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 31.51%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 36.0% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #46,037 | -43.15% |
| Count | 676 | 463 | -31.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.16 | -36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friesz
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Friesz surname between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races. The Hispanic cohort grew by 54.85%, while the group identifying as two or more races saw a surge of 46.61%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.06%. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.74% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.67% | 54.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.73% | 46.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |