Explore the Family Name Froehling
The meaning of Froehling
German (Fröhling): nickname for a person with a happy disposition, from Middle High German vrō ‘happy’ + -ling (suffix of belonging), or a variant of Frühling, see Fruhling. Compare Frohling.
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How common is the last name Froehling in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Froehling saw a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,414 in popularity, with 216 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 77,522 and the count increased to 247, marking a positive change of 4.78 in ranking and an impressive 14.35 percent rise in count. The proportion of people per 100k, however, remained stagnant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #77,522 | 4.78% |
| Count | 216 | 247 | 14.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Froehling
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Froehling identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, this ethnic group accounted for 96.3 percent of the total population with this surname in 2000, which slightly increased to 97.57 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.7 percent in 2000 to 2.43 percent in 2010. The data does not show any individuals with the Froehling surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 97.57% | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 2.43% | -34.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |