Explore the Family Name Friis
The meaning of Friis
Scandinavian and North German (of Danish origin): ethnic name for someone from Friesland (see Fries). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Bente, Carsten, Johan, Niels, Nils. German Fritz, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Friis in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Friis" in the U.S has seen a slight decrease according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked at 42,983, but dropped to 44,653 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.89%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased minimally from 474 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.48%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 11.11% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #44,653 | -3.89% |
| Count | 474 | 481 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friis
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting picture. The majority of individuals with the Friis surname identify as White, with a very minor decrease from 96.41% in 2000 to 96.05% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, which indicates a growth rate of 68.24%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.05% in 2000 to zero in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010 with 1.04% of Friis surname holders identifying with two or more races. The categories Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 96.05% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.49% | 68.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |