Explore the Family Name Frymire
The meaning of Frymire
Americanized form of German Freimeier (see Freemyer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frymire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frymire saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,912th most common surname, dropping slightly to a rank of 28,967 by 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased during that period, from 774 to 820, marking an increase of 5.94%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.29 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #28,967 | -0.19% |
| Count | 774 | 820 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frymire
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Frymire surname over the same decade. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.25% in 2000 and 94.63% in 2010), there were noticeable changes in other categories. The proportion identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 1.55% to 2.93%. Similarly, those reporting two or more races also saw a significant increase, from 0.78% to 1.46%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.63% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.93% | 89.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.46% | 87.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |