Explore the Family Name Fruehauf
The meaning of Fruehauf
German (Frühauf): nickname for an early riser or an industrious person, from the phrase früh auf ‘up early’. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Heiner.
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How common is the last name Fruehauf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fruehauf saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fruehauf was ranked 65,862nd in terms of popularity and had 281 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 62,714th with a remarkable 13.52% increase in the count to 319 individuals. The proportion of people with the surname Fruehauf per 100k also increased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #62,714 | 4.78% |
| Count | 281 | 319 | 13.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fruehauf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fruehauf as per the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals identifying as White predominantly bear this name. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.29% of individuals with the surname identified as White - this percentage, however, decreased slightly by 3.39% to 95.92% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010 with 2.82% of individuals bearing the surname Fruehauf identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.29% | 95.92% | -3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |