Explore the Family Name Frohn
The meaning of Frohn
German: occupational name from Middle High German vrōne ‘court messenger, bailiff’. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frohn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Frohn has seen a slight increase in prevalence between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Frohn ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname while it moved up to the 58,182nd position by 2010, marking a 2.89% jump in rank. The actual count of people with the surname Frohn also grew from 315 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, indicating a 10.79% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #58,182 | 2.89% |
| Count | 315 | 349 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frohn
With regard to ethnic identity, the surname Frohn is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, as per Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.46% of those bearing the name Frohn identified as White, albeit this proportion slightly decreased to 95.99% by 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals among those with the Frohn surname saw a modest rise, increasing from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. On the other hand, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no changes, with their proportions remaining at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 95.99% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.72% | 8.18% |
| 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% |