Explore the Family Name Froiland
The meaning of Froiland
Norwegian (Frøiland): habitational name from a farmstead named Frøyland, from Frey(a), the name of the Old Norse goddess of love, + land ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Froiland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Froiland has decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 81,414 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 87,335, a decline of about 7.27%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 216 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, a decrease of 1.39%. The proportion of people per 100k with the Froiland surname dropped by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #87,335 | -7.27% |
| Count | 216 | 213 | -1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Froiland
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Froiland, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some insight. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.83% to 93.90%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010 there was a small percentage (2.82%) of individuals with the Froiland surname who identified as Black, a change from 2000 when there were none reported. The census data did not record any individuals of two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 93.9% | -2.01% |
| Black | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |