2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Fransted
A topographical name for someone from a place bearing the Old Norse elements forn (old) and staðr (site or farm).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Fransted. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fransted 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Fransted in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fransted, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fransted
The surname Fransted is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who hailed from a place called Frankstead or a similar variation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Francstede." This entry suggests that the name may have been derived from the Old English words "franc," meaning "free," and "stede," meaning "place" or "homestead." Thus, the name could have referred to a free or independent settlement.
In the 13th century, the name was commonly spelled as "Franckstede" or "Francksted," reflecting the influence of Norman French on the English language during this period. Records from this time show individuals bearing the name residing in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.
A notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Fransted (c. 1280 - 1347), a prominent landowner and Knight of the Shire for Essex in the early 14th century. He was recorded as holding lands in the village of Fransted (now known as Frinstead) in Kent, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and this place name.
Another historical figure was William Fransted (c. 1450 - 1520), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Rochester from 1504 until his death. He was known for his contributions to the education system and his involvement in the construction of several churches in Kent.
In the 16th century, the name was sometimes written as "Fransteade" or "Fransteed," reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions. During this period, a family of Fransteds held lands in the village of Finchingfield, Essex, where they were prominent landowners and benefactors to the local church.
One notable individual from this family was Richard Fransted (c. 1530 - 1599), a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London. He was known for his philanthropic work and for founding a charity school in Finchingfield.
Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Fransted (c. 1580 - 1647), a politician and Member of Parliament who played a significant role in the English Civil War. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause and served as a colonel in the Parliamentary army.
As the centuries progressed, the name continued to evolve, with variations such as "Franstead" and "Fransted" becoming more common. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and the diaspora of English settlers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fransted
Among Census respondents with the surname Fransted, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fransted 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 Fransted surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fransted
Fransted appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,636 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Up 8,636 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 Fransted 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 | #160,975 | #152,339 | 5.4% |
| Count | 100 | 106 | 6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fransted bearers went from 100 to 106 (+6.0% change). The surname moved up 8,636 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #152,339.
FAQ
Fransted surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fransted?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Fransted. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Fransted?
Fransted ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Fransted. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Fransted.
Has Fransted become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fransted went from 100 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 6 (+6.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Fransted?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fransted, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Fransted in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fransted appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Fransted (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 Fransted mean?
A topographical name for someone from a place bearing the Old Norse elements forn (old) and staðr (site or farm). 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 Fransted (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 many people have the last name Fransted?
See how many Americans have the surname Fransted on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.