Explore the Family Name Frigon
The meaning of Frigon
French: probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Frigo, based on the element fric ‘greedy, grasping’. Alternatively, perhaps a nickname from Old French frigon ‘thread, strand’. This surname has died out in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Normand, Alphe, Celine, Emile.
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How common is the last name Frigon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frigon experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,043 in terms of prevalence but saw a decrease of 29.01% to 47,791 in 2010. Similarly, the number of people with this last name also fell from 567 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, marking a 21.87% reduction. This suggests that the proportion of people named Frigon per 100,000 inhabitants decreased by 28.57%, from 0.21 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #47,791 | -29.01% |
| Count | 567 | 443 | -21.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frigon
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Frigon identified as White in both census years. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.83% and edged slightly higher to 97.07% in 2010. The fraction of those identifying as Hispanic also grew considerably during this period, from 1.23% to 1.81%. However, no Frigons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year according to the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.07% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.81% | 47.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |