Explore the Family Name Frownfelter
The meaning of Frownfelter
Americanized form of German Frauenfelder, a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Frauenfeld, chiefly the one in canton Thurgau, Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Frownfelter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frownfelter saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 56,979th most common surname, with a count of 335 individuals bearing this name, equivalent to approximately 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it dropped in rank to 62,045, with a count of 323, or approximately 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a change in rank and proportion of -8.89% and -3.58% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #62,045 | -8.89% |
| Count | 335 | 323 | -3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frownfelter
In terms of ethnicity, the Frownfelter surname was predominantly identified with White individuals in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased from 99.10% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of Frownfelters identifying as Hispanic (2.17%) and those reporting two or more races (1.55%). No Frownfelters reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 95.05% | -4.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |