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

Frandsen, 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 Frandsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frandsen in America

Frandsen is the 11456th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frandsen surname appeared 2,750 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 Frandsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frandsen 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 Frandsen

The surname Frandsen is of Danish origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Frandrup, located in the northern part of Denmark. The name is a patronymic, derived from the Old Danish personal name "Frandi," which means "stranger" or "foreigner."

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Frandsen, Frandesøn, and Frandsøn. One of the earliest documented instances of the name dates back to 1389, when a man named Frands Jensen was mentioned in a land registry in the town of Hjørring, Denmark.

The Frandsen surname gained prominence in the 16th century, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Niels Frandsen (1535-1613), a Danish clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Viborg from 1592 until his death.

During the 17th century, the name was associated with the Frandsen family from the island of Funen. This family produced several distinguished individuals, including Christen Frandsen (1609-1676), a merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the development of the Danish East India Company.

In the 18th century, the Frandsen name appeared in various historical records, including the birth and marriage registers of several Danish parishes. One notable figure from this period was Hans Frandsen (1718-1788), a wealthy landowner and farmer from the region of Zealand.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent Frandsens, such as Peter Frandsen (1819-1893), a Danish politician and journalist who served as a member of the Danish parliament for several years. Another notable figure was Jens Frandsen (1858-1936), a renowned artist and painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

Throughout history, the Frandsen name has been associated with various professions, including clergy, merchants, politicians, artists, and landowners. While the name is predominantly Danish, it has also been found in other Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden and Norway, due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frandsen

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

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

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