2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Frankeberger
One referring to a person from the town of Frankenberg in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Frankeberger. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frankeberger 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Frankeberger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frankeberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frankeberger
The surname FRANKEBERGER is believed to have originated in Germany, possibly dating back to the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the German word "Franken," which refers to the region of Franconia, and the suffix "-berger," indicating a place of origin or residence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FRANKEBERGER can be found in various German church records and civil registries from the 17th and 18th centuries. These records often mention individuals with the surname residing in towns and villages throughout Franconia, such as Nuremberg, Bamberg, and Würzburg.
The name FRANKEBERGER may also have been associated with certain occupations or trades in its early history. For example, it could have referred to those who worked in the vineyards or wine-making industry, which was prominent in the Franconian region.
During the 19th century, many individuals with the surname FRANKEBERGER emigrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and the Americas, seeking economic opportunities or fleeing political unrest. This led to the spread of the name across various countries and regions.
Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname FRANKEBERGER include:
1. Johannes Frankeberger (1588-1651), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.
2. Heinrich Frankeberger (1683-1748), a German architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in Franconia.
3. Anna Frankeberger (1754-1822), a German painter and engraver known for her intricate portraits and landscapes.
4. Wilhelm Frankeberger (1812-1892), a German industrialist and philanthropist who established several factories and contributed to the economic development of Nuremberg.
5. Otto Frankeberger (1867-1941), a German-American businessman and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of textile machinery.
As the FRANKEBERGER surname spread beyond its Franconian origins, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remained rooted in its German heritage and connection to the Franconian region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frankeberger
Among Census respondents with the surname Frankeberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Frankeberger 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 Frankeberger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 7
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frankeberger
Frankeberger 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,775 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,650 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,775 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 2,650 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 Frankeberger 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 | #151,532 | #154,182 | -1.7% |
| Count | 108 | 103 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frankeberger bearers went from 108 to 103 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 2,650 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #154,182.
FAQ
Frankeberger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frankeberger?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Frankeberger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Frankeberger?
Frankeberger ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Frankeberger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Frankeberger.
Has Frankeberger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frankeberger went from 108 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Frankeberger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frankeberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). 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 Frankeberger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frankeberger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (6.8%), Two or More Races (3.9%). 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 Frankeberger (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 Frankeberger mean?
One referring to a person from the town of Frankenberg in Germany. 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 Frankeberger (0.03 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 many Americans have the surname Frankeberger?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.