Explore the Family Name Froman
The meaning of Froman
1. Americanized form of German Frohmann (see Frohman) or of its cognate Frommann. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fromman or Frommann, from Fromm, with the addition of Yiddish man or German Mann ‘man’. 3. In some cases possibly also an altered form of Dutch Vroman.
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How common is the last name Froman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Froman has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Froman was ranked as the 15,009th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 15,647th position, marking a decline in popularity of 4.25%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Froman surname increased from 1,807 in 2000 to 1,867 in 2010, a growth of 3.32%, despite its drop in rank. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 5.97% during that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,009 | #15,647 | -4.25% |
| Count | 1,807 | 1,867 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.63 | -5.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Froman
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Froman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, comprising 93.80% in 2000 and slightly less at 92.61% in 2010. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a 10.26% increase within these years, though they still remained a small percentage of all Fromans. An increase was also seen in those identifying with two or more races, which grew from 1.27% to 2.20%. While the Hispanic population rose by 49.18%, there were declines in those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, falling by 18.06% and 9.23% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 92.61% | -1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.6% | 2.36% | -9.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.2% | 73.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.82% | 49.18% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.59% | -18.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.43% | 10.26% |