Explore the Family Name Frueh
The meaning of Frueh
German and Swiss German (Früh): from Middle High German vruo ‘early’, applied as a nickname for an early riser or, more likely, used ironically for a sloth, and sometimes for a child born before or very early in the marriage. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Mathias, Dieter, Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Frueh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frueh has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,147th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to the 24,517th position — a 2.51% increase in rank. The number of individuals with the Frueh surname also experienced growth during this period, going up from 925 in 2000 to 1,020 in 2010. This represents a 10.27% increase in count. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor increase from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,147 | #24,517 | 2.51% |
| Count | 925 | 1,020 | 10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.35 | 2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frueh
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Frueh surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage, dropping from 96.76% to 93.63%. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.95% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. There were also small percentages in 2010 that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, which did not exist in the 2000 census data. No individuals with the Frueh surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 93.63% | -3.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.43% | 75.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |