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

Fraker, 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 Fraker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fraker in America

Fraker is the 20348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fraker surname appeared 1,306 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 Fraker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fraker 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 Fraker

The surname Fraker finds its origins in Germany and is derived from the German word "frack," which means a type of coat or jacket. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold these garments.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Fracker, a tailor from Nuremberg, who was mentioned in a guild register in 1528.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Fracker, Fraker, and Fracker. In some regions, the name was also associated with place names containing the word "frack" or its variations.

The Fraker surname made its way to England in the 17th century, with records showing the presence of families with this name in counties like Norfolk and Lincolnshire. One notable figure was John Fraker (1621-1689), a merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire, who played a role in the local community.

During the colonial era, several Fraker families emigrated from Europe to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Jacob Fraker (1688-1765), who settled in Pennsylvania in the early 18th century and established a successful farming community.

Another prominent figure was William Fraker (1773-1848), a soldier from Pennsylvania who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a respected community leader in his hometown.

In the 19th century, the Fraker surname was well-established in various parts of the United States, with families residing in states such as Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. One notable individual was Isaac Fraker (1808-1876), a farmer and politician from Ohio who served as a state representative.

The surname Fraker has also been associated with notable individuals in more recent history, such as John Fraker (1922-2003), an American film director and producer known for his work on movies like "Bullitt" and "The Muppet Movie."

While the Fraker surname has its roots in Germany and was historically associated with the occupation of tailoring, it has since spread across various parts of the world, with bearers of the name making significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fraker

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

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

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