Explore the Family Name Frohling
The meaning of Frohling
South German (Fröhling): see Froehling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frohling in the United States?
The surname Frohling saw a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Frohling was ranked 56,392nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 53,667th place, marking a 4.83% improvement in its standing. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 339 to 385, representing a 13.57% increase. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #53,667 | 4.83% |
| Count | 339 | 385 | 13.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frohling
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frohling, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, virtually all individuals bearing this surname identified as White (98.23%). By 2010, while still predominant, this percentage had decreased to 94.81%. During the same decade, some diversity has been introduced into the ethnicity of those with the Frohling surname. The 2010 census recorded individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.30% and 3.12% of people named Frohling respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 94.81% | -3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |