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

Frailing, 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 Frailing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frailing in America

Frailing is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frailing surname appeared 177 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 Frailing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frailing 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 Frailing

The surname Frailing has its origins in Germany, with records of the name dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "vraelen," which means "to speak in a whining or complaining manner." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for their tendency to complain or grumble.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the village of Frailingen, located in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time. Additionally, variants such as Frailing, Frailig, and Freiling have been documented in various historical records.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Hans Frailing, a German merchant and trader who was born in 1528 and died in 1602. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative spice trade between Europe and the East Indies.

Another individual of note was Johann Frailing, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1572 to 1638. He was known for his extensive writings on biblical interpretation and his contributions to the Protestant Reformation.

During the 17th century, a man named Peter Frailing (1643-1712) gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker in the town of Nuremberg, Germany. His intricate wrought iron creations adorned many churches and public buildings throughout the region.

In the late 18th century, a woman named Anna Frailing (1763-1829) made a name for herself as a talented weaver and textile artist. Her beautifully crafted tapestries and rugs were sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

Lastly, in the 19th century, a German-born explorer named Franz Frailing (1818-1892) embarked on several expeditions to the African continent, contributing to the mapping and exploration of previously uncharted territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frailing

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

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 Frailing 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 Frailing 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 Frailing was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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