Explore the Family Name Fritchey
The meaning of Fritchey
English (East Midlands): habitational name from Fritchley in Derbyshire.
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How common is the last name Fritchey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fritchey has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 59,916 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 65,593, which is a decline of approximately 9.47%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 315 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking a drop of about 4.13%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname declined by 16.67% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #65,593 | -9.47% |
| Count | 315 | 302 | -4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritchey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Fritchey identify as white, at rates of 94.60% in 2000 and 93.71% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.94% in this group over the decade. Interestingly, while no one identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.99% of people with the surname Fritchey did. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 15.73%, from 2.86% to 3.31%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and black ethnic identities or for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 93.71% | -0.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.86% | 3.31% | 15.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |