Explore the Family Name Fryrear
The meaning of Fryrear
Possibly an Americanized form of French Frère (see Frere) or an altered form of English Frere or Freer. History: The brothers John, Francis, and Jeremiah Fryrear are recorded in VA in the late 18th century. Their origin is not known.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fryrear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fryrear has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,692nd most common name, but by 2010, it fell to the 59,742nd position, indicating a 1.79% decline. However, there was a marginal increase of 4.64% in the number of people with this surname over the decade; from 323 individuals in 2000 to 338 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also slightly dipped by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #59,742 | -1.79% |
| Count | 323 | 338 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fryrear
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Fryrear surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small reduction of 1.81% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with Two or more races saw an increase of 21.41%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also increased by 19.35%. No individual with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during this period. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, with a 25.81% fall from 2.79% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.09% | 88.46% | -1.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.72% | 4.44% | 19.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 4.14% | 21.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.07% | -25.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |