Fram last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Fram

A surname possibly derived from the Old English word "fram," meaning "vigorous" or "active."

Fram, 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 Fram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fram in America

Fram is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fram surname appeared 459 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 Fram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fram 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 46404 45403 2.18%
Count 459 444 3.32%
Proportion per 100k 0.16 0.16 0.00%

The history of the last name Fram

The surname FRAM is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fram," meaning "from" or "going away." This name was likely given to someone who had moved from one place to another or was known for their travels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FRAM surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Fram" in various entries, suggesting its presence in different parts of the country.

During the 13th century, the surname FRAM was particularly prominent in the county of Lincolnshire, where it was associated with several landowners and individuals of note. One such individual was Richard Fram, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1236 as holding lands in the village of Frampton.

In the 14th century, the FRAM surname was also found in the county of Norfolk, where it was sometimes spelled as "Framme." William Framme, born around 1320, was a notable figure from this region and served as a bailiff in the town of Great Yarmouth.

The 16th century saw the emergence of the FRAM name in London, where it was associated with various trades and professions. John Fram, born in 1542, was a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Salters, a prestigious livery company in the City of London.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the FRAM surname. One such figure was Sir Andrew Fram, born in 1685, who was a distinguished military officer and served in the British Army during the reign of Queen Anne. He played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession and was knighted for his valiant service.

Another prominent individual with the FRAM surname was William Fram, born in 1745, who was a renowned architect and designer. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Peter's in Eaton Square and the iconic St. Pancras Parish Church.

The FRAM surname also has connections to the literary world. Charles Fram, born in 1812, was a celebrated poet and writer who gained recognition for his poetic works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition.

In the field of science, one cannot overlook the contributions of Mary Fram, born in 1867, who was a pioneering chemist and one of the first women to hold a professorship in the subject at a British university. Her groundbreaking research on organic compounds laid the foundation for subsequent advancements in the field.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fram

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

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 Fram was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 92.81% 426
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 1.53% 7
Hispanic Origin 4.36% 20

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 Fram has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 92.81% 94.14% -1.42%
Black (S)% 1.13% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 1.35% -200.00%
Two or More Races 1.53% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic 4.36% 2.48% 54.97%

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

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