Explore the Family Name Frome
The meaning of Frome
English: habitational name from any of various places so called, such as Frome (Somerset), Frome Saint Quintin, Frome Vauchurch, Frome Whitfield in Stinsford, the lost Frome Billet in West Stafford (all Dorset), Bishops Frome, Canon Frome, Castle Frome, and Prior’s Frome and Larport (formerly Frome) both in Mordiford (all Herefordshire). Or a topographic name from the rivers on which these places are located, or simply a name for someone living beside a river of this name, which is probably cognate with Welsh ffraw ‘fair, fine, brisk’. Compare Frampton.
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How common is the last name Frome in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frome has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 51,233 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to 57,781—a decrease of nearly 13 percent. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period, with the count falling from 382 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, signaling a reduction of about 8 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Frome per 100,000 also fell by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #57,781 | -12.78% |
| Count | 382 | 352 | -7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frome
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Frome. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, at 95.29% and 96.88% respectively, indicating a slight increase over the decade. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.57% to 1.42%. There was also a change in those reporting two or more races, which dropped from 1.31% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with the Frome surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 96.88% | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.42% | -9.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |