Explore the Family Name Fryar
The meaning of Fryar
English: variant of Friar (see Freer 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fryar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fryar had a slight decrease in rank but an increase in its count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 10,609 in popularity and by 2010, it fell slightly to 11,016, marking a 3.84% drop in its ranking. However, the count of individuals with the Fryar surname grew from 2,772 in 2000 to 2,887 in 2010, indicating a 4.15% increase. The proportion of the Fryar surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of 4.85% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,609 | #11,016 | -3.84% |
| Count | 2,772 | 2,887 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 0.98 | -4.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fryar
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends for the Fryar surname. Those identifying as White made up the largest group at 69.99% in 2000, dropping marginally to 65.19% in 2010. The second largest group were those identifying as Black, with their percentage increasing from 25.61% in 2000 to 27.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant percentage increase in those who identified with two or more races, jumping from 1.33% to 3.08%. Data showed a decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 0.36% to 0.24%, while the Hispanic category saw growth from 1.41% to 2.56%. There was a small increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.30% to 1.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.99% | 65.19% | -6.86% |
| Black | 25.61% | 27.57% | 7.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 3.08% | 131.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.56% | 81.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 1.35% | 3.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.24% | -33.33% |