Explore the Family Name Froehle
The meaning of Froehle
German and Swiss German (Fröhle): from a pet form of the ancient Germanic name element Frod-, represented in the Old and Middle High German adjective fruot ‘wise, sensible’.
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How common is the last name Froehle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Froehle saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,366 in popularity and rose slightly to rank 48,901 in 2010, showing a 0.94% change. The count of people with this surname also increased during this time frame from 400 to 431, indicating a 7.75% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #48,901 | 0.94% |
| Count | 400 | 431 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Froehle
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Froehle has been predominantly White over the years. In the year 2000, 96.25% of Froehle bearers identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.98% in 2010. The year 2010 also saw a small percentage, 1.39%, of Froehle bearers identifying with two or more races. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black were 1.25% and 1.5% respectively in 2000 but dropped to 0% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 96.98% | 0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |