Explore the Family Name Friez
The meaning of Friez
1. Altered form of German Fries or Friess. It originates from Ukraine. Compare Friesz. 2. French: probably of German origin (see 1 above, compare Friesz). Some characteristic forenames: French Julien, Nicolle.
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How common is the last name Friez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Friez has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 78,035 and dropped to 99,845 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 27.95%. Similarly, there has been a reduction in the count of people bearing this surname from 228 in 2000 to 181 in 2010, representing a 20.61% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 also witnessed a fall of 25%, moving from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #99,845 | -27.95% |
| Count | 228 | 181 | -20.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friez
Turning to the ethnicity of individuals with the Friez surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. This group increased slightly from 93.86% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 3.51% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The remaining ethnic groups, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showed no change over the decade, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 95.58% | 1.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |