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

Fraizer, 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 Fraizer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fraizer in America

Fraizer is the 18128th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fraizer surname appeared 1,536 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Fraizer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fraizer 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 Fraizer

The surname Fraizer is an English variant spelling of the French surname Frazier, which originated from the Normandy region of France. It is derived from the Old French word "fraisier," meaning "strawberry plant" or "strawberry grower." The earliest known references to the name date back to the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In medieval England, the surname Fraizer was often associated with individuals who cultivated or traded in strawberries, or those who lived in areas known for their abundance of strawberry plants. The name may have also been adopted as a descriptive nickname for someone with a ruddy complexion or reddish hair, resembling the color of strawberries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fraizer can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Frasier." This was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir Ralph Fraizer (c. 1220-1292), a prominent English knight and landowner. He served as a military commander during the Second Barons' War and participated in the Battle of Lewes in 1264.

During the Renaissance period, John Fraizer (c. 1470-1534) was a renowned English scholar and author. He was known for his translations of classical Greek and Latin texts, and his work contributed significantly to the spread of humanist ideals in England.

In the 17th century, the name was associated with the Frazier family of Dorset, England. One member, Sir Alexander Frazier (1610-1681), was a successful merchant and played a role in the establishment of the East India Company.

Another notable figure was Sir Andrew Fraizer (1755-1832), a Scottish-born British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral in the Royal Navy and was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in several major battles.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Fraizer has undergone various spellings, including Frazier, Frasier, and Frayser, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely unchanged, tracing back to its Norman French roots and association with the strawberry plant.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fraizer

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

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

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