Explore the Family Name Frissell
The meaning of Frissell
English: variant of Frizzell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frissell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frissell experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 90,252 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 108,199, marking a decline of approximately 19.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 190 to 164, a change of -13.68%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Frissell per 100k population fell from 0.07 to 0.06, a reduction of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #108,199 | -19.89% |
| Count | 190 | 164 | -13.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frissell
In regards to ethnicity, the Frissell surname has seen some changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.89%) of individuals with the surname identified as White. This number slightly decreased to 94.51% in 2010. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010 with 4.27% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 94.51% | -3.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |