Explore the Family Name Frontz
The meaning of Frontz
Altered form of German Frantz or Franz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frontz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frontz saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010, it had slipped to 47,006th. The actual number of people carrying this surname, however, increased from 433 to 452 during this period. Consequently, while the number of individuals with this surname grew by 4.39%, its proportion per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #47,006 | -1.46% |
| Count | 433 | 452 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frontz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Frontz are white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease of 0.58% in this group over the decade. Interestingly, while no individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.11% did so. There were no changes observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 97.35% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| 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% |