2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Frament
A surname derived from the Old French term "fra ment" meaning fragrant or sweet-smelling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Frament. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frament surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Frament in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frament, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.2%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frament
The surname FRAMENT is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "frament," which means "wheat" or "grain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with or traded in wheat, such as a farmer or a miller.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRAMENT can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that the name was already established in parts of Normandy and northern France by the late 11th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name FRAMENT appeared in various forms, including Framente, Framentier, and Framentoux, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations often corresponded to different areas or regions where the name was prevalent, such as the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France.
Notable individuals with the surname FRAMENT include:
1. Jean FRAMENT (c. 1450-1520), a French merchant and landowner from the city of Rouen, known for his involvement in the local wool trade.
2. Étienne FRAMENT (1572-1638), a French priest and scholar who authored several works on theology and philosophy.
3. Marie FRAMENT (1628-1701), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and writers during the reign of Louis XIV.
4. Pierre FRAMENT (1765-1832), a French soldier and military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of general.
5. Émilie FRAMENT (1880-1958), a French painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her portraits and depictions of rural life in the early 20th century.
While the name FRAMENT has its origins in France, it has spread to other regions over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring as a result of migration and cultural assimilation. The name has remained relatively uncommon but can still be found across various parts of Europe and beyond, serving as a testament to its enduring legacy and rich historical roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frament
Among Census respondents with the surname Frament, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.2%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Frament bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Frament surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 95
- Two or more races7.2% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frament
Frament appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-3 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,603 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-14 bearers (-11.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,953 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 10,603 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.2%) | Down 13,953 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Frament surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #148,665 | -10.4% |
| Count | 125 | 111 | -11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frament bearers went from 125 to 111 (-11.2% change). The surname moved down 13,953 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #148,665.
FAQ
Frament surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frament?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Frament. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Frament?
Frament ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Frament. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Frament.
Has Frament become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frament went from 125 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Frament?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frament, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.2%) and Hispanic (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Frament in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frament appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Two or More Races (7.2%), Hispanic (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Frament (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Frament mean?
A surname derived from the Old French term "fra ment" meaning fragrant or sweet-smelling. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Frament (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Frament?
You can see how many people have the last name Frament on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.