Explore the Family Name Fritchley
The meaning of Fritchley
English: habitational name from Fritchley in Crich (Derbyshire), which was named in Old English as lēah ‘clearing, open woodland’ with an unexplained first element.
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How common is the last name Fritchley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fritchley saw a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 100,194 to 99,845, representing a change of 0.35%. In terms of count, the number of people with Fritchley as their surname increased from 167 in 2000 to 181 in 2010, marking an 8.38% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #99,845 | 0.35% |
| Count | 167 | 181 | 8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritchley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fritchley. The data indicates no change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% both in 2000 and 2010. On the other hand, individuals identifying as White made up the vast majority with the surname Fritchley. This group experienced a small decrease from 99.4% in 2000 to 98.9% in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.4% | 98.9% | -0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |