2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fradet
A surname of French origin meaning "little brother" or "little one".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Fradet. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fradet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Fradet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fradet, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fradet
The surname Fradet originated in France, specifically in the region of Burgundy, during the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "fredel," which means "little brother" or "young man." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who was seen as a younger sibling or youthful individual within a family or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fradet can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This cartulary, which contained records of land transactions and legal agreements, mentions a certain "Guillelmus Fradet" as a witness to a property exchange in the village of Savigny-en-Revermont in the year 1178.
During the 13th century, the name Fradet began to spread to other regions of France, including the provinces of Franche-Comté and Lorraine. In the Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie, a collection of legal records from the Duchy of Normandy, there is a reference to a "Renaud Fradet" who was involved in a dispute over land ownership in the village of Cambremer in 1258.
One notable figure in the history of the Fradet surname was Jean Fradet, a French nobleman who lived during the 15th century. Born in 1437 in the town of Dijon, Jean Fradet served as a trusted adviser to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, and played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Burgundian court.
Another individual of note was Antoine Fradet, a French theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Born in Lyon in 1508, Fradet studied at the University of Paris and later became a professor of theology at the College of Navarre. He was known for his writings on religious topics and his involvement in the debates surrounding the Catholic Reformation.
In the 17th century, the name Fradet gained prominence in the region of Poitou, where a family of that name owned substantial landholdings. One member of this family, Jacques Fradet, born in 1621, was a successful merchant and landowner who played an influential role in the local community.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the Fradet surname was Marie-Anne Fradet, a French artist and engraver who lived in the 18th century. Born in Paris in 1736, Fradet was renowned for her intricate engravings and etchings, many of which depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature.
Throughout its history, the surname Fradet has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from nobility and clergy to merchants and artists. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the region of Burgundy, the name has since spread across France and beyond, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and historical landscape of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fradet
Among Census respondents with the surname Fradet, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Fradet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fradet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 99
- Black or African American5.4% · 6
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fradet
Fradet appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-19 bearers (-14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,055 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.6%) | Down 18,055 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fradet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #148,665 | -13.8% |
| Count | 130 | 111 | -14.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fradet bearers went from 130 to 111 (-14.6% change). The surname moved down 18,055 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #148,665.
FAQ
Fradet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fradet?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Fradet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Fradet?
Fradet ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Fradet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fradet.
Has Fradet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fradet went from 130 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 19 (-14.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Fradet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fradet, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fradet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fradet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Black (5.4%), Two or More Races (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fradet (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fradet mean?
A surname of French origin meaning "little brother" or "little one". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fradet (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Fradet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.