Explore the Family Name Frommeyer
The meaning of Frommeyer
German: status name for an overseer in the service of a feudal lord, probably at an estate or manor farm, from Old High German frōn ‘lord’ + meier ‘stewart’ (see Meyer).
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How common is the last name Frommeyer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frommeyer has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,717 but rose to a rank of 71,886 by 2010, marking a 1.14% rise in popularity. The actual count of individuals with the Frommeyer surname also increased during this period from 249 to 271, an 8.84% increase. However, the proportion of people named Frommeyer per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #71,886 | 1.14% |
| Count | 249 | 271 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frommeyer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Frommeyer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.99% to 95.94%. There was no report of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, there was a small change in the proportion of Frommeyers who identify with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 95.94% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |