Explore the Family Name Fross
The meaning of Fross
German: variant of Fraas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fross in the United States?
The surname Fross, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fross was ranked 43,955 in popularity and had 462 people bearing the name. This figure dropped to a ranking of 49,546 in 2010 with 424 individuals carrying the Fross surname, a decline of 8.23%. The proportion of people named Fross per 100,000 also fell by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #49,546 | -12.72% |
| Count | 462 | 424 | -8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fross
On the topic of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a shift for the Fross surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.81% of those with the Fross surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 95.75% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 1.95% to 1.42%. Interestingly, percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races went down to zero. A new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 1.65% identifying as Hispanic. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 95.75% | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Black | 1.95% | 1.42% | -27.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |