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

Fraize, 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 Fraize surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fraize in America

Fraize is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fraize surname appeared 278 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 Fraize.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fraize 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 Fraize

The surname Fraize originated in France, specifically in the region of Champagne. It is believed to have derived from the French word "fraise," which means "strawberry." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who either cultivated or sold strawberries.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Fraize dates back to the 13th century. In 1272, a document from the town of Troyes, located in the Champagne region, mentions a certain "Jean Fraize." This indicates that the name was already in use during this period.

Fraize is also known to have been a place name in the Vosges department of northeastern France. The town of Fraize existed as early as the 11th century, and it is possible that some individuals bearing the surname Fraize may have originated from this location or had ancestors who resided there.

One notable individual with the surname Fraize was Jean-Baptiste Fraize, a French painter and engraver born in 1729 in Paris. He was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and is known for his works depicting religious and mythological subjects.

Another individual of note was François Fraize, a French revolutionary who lived during the late 18th century. He served as a deputy in the National Convention and was a supporter of the Jacobin faction during the French Revolution.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Jean-Claude Fraize made significant contributions to the field of horticulture. Born in 1809 in the Auvergne region of France, he authored several books on gardening and plant cultivation, becoming a respected authority in his field.

During the 20th century, Émile Fraize, born in 1898 in Marseille, was a notable French sculptor. His works were exhibited in various exhibitions and can be found in several public spaces and museums across France.

Lastly, Jean-Paul Fraize, born in 1911 in Normandy, was a French writer and poet. He was awarded the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1957 for his novel "Dernière Campagne," which depicted the struggles of rural life in his home region.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the surname Fraize throughout history, reflecting its French origins and potential connections to various regions and occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fraize

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

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

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