Find out how popular the last name Fraide is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fraide.

Fraide, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fraide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fraide in America

Fraide is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fraide surname appeared 261 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fraide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fraide to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fraide

The surname FRAIDE has its origins in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "froid," meaning "cold," which may have been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a cold demeanor or personality.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name FRAIDE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the spelling in this document appears as "Froide," a variation of the modern form.

In the 13th century, the name FRAIDE was prominently associated with the village of Fraideville, located in the Normandy region of France. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname FRAIDE include:

1. Jean FRAIDE (1275-1342), a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
2. Marguerite FRAIDE (1420-1498), a renowned French poet and playwright during the Renaissance period.
3. Pierre FRAIDE (1560-1628), a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on his expeditions to the New World.
4. Marie-Thérèse FRAIDE (1717-1780), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Caribbean.
5. Louis FRAIDE (1812-1887), a French architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Paris during the 19th century.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over the centuries, including Frayde, Fraid, and Freide. These variations often reflect regional dialects or linguistic influences from other languages in areas where the name was prevalent.

While the surname FRAIDE is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and connections to notable figures in various fields contribute to the cultural tapestry of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fraide

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fraide.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fraide was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fraide has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fraide was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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