Explore the Family Name Fritsche
The meaning of Fritsche
German: variant of Fritsch. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Johann, Otto, Eldor, Erhard, Manfred, Reinhard, Siegfried, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Fritsche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fritsche has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Fritsche was ranked 15,078th in terms of popularity and this rank fell to 16,049 in 2010, indicating a 6.44% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,795 in 2000 to 1,807 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 0.67%. The proportion of people with the Fritsche surname per 100k population also experienced a drop of approximately 9%, going from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,078 | #16,049 | -6.44% |
| Count | 1,795 | 1,807 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.61 | -8.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritsche
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority of individuals with the surname Fritsche identify as White, accounting for 96.60% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 96.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 23.74%, rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also experienced growth, increasing by 57.14% over the decade. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races declined by around 20%. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged with zero representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.46% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.72% | 23.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.11% | -20.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.44% | 57.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |