Explore the Family Name Frum
The meaning of Frum
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): Yiddish form of Fromm. 2. German: variant of Fromm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frum saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,904th most common, but by 2010, it dropped to 48,717th, representing a drop of nearly 40%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 612 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, indicating a decrease of over 29%. The proportion of people named Frum per 100,000 population also declined by about 35% - from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #48,717 | -39.57% |
| Count | 612 | 433 | -29.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.15 | -34.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frum
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Frum. According to the data, the vast majority identifying as White fell slightly from 96.24% to 93.07% between 2000 and 2010. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.31% to 3.46%, representing a significant jump of over 164%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.47% to 2.54% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 93.07% | -3.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 3.46% | 164.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.54% | 72.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |