2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fravert
Of French origin, denoting someone who is witty or amusing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Fravert. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fravert 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Fravert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fravert, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fravert
The surname Fravert has its origins in France, where it first emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "fraverdir," which means "to become green" or "to flourish." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a lush, green area or worked in an agricultural or horticultural field.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fravert surname can be found in the Chartres Cathedral records, dated 1195. These records mention a certain "Robert Fravert," who was a landowner in the region of Chartres, located in northern France. This indicates that the name had already established itself as a surname by the late 12th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the Fravert family appears to have been concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Picardy. Several historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Rolls of the Parliament of Paris, mention individuals with the surname Fravert or variations like "Fraverd" or "Fravart."
One notable figure bearing this surname was Jean Fravert, a French merchant and trader who lived in the late 15th century. Born in Rouen, Normandy, in 1452, Jean Fravert was involved in the thriving textile trade between France and England during that era.
Another person of historical significance was Marie Fravert, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1521 in Amiens, Picardy, she was known for her patronage of the arts and her role in the cultural renaissance of the region.
In the 17th century, the Fravert name gained prominence with the birth of Jacques Fravert (1612-1678), a renowned French architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Paris after the Fronde civil war. Many of his works, including several notable churches and public buildings, still stand today as testament to his architectural genius.
The 18th century saw the rise of Antoine Fravert (1721-1795), a French philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment. His treatises on social and political issues influenced the intellectual discourse of the time and earned him a place among the notable thinkers of the era.
Lastly, in the 19th century, the Fravert surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Émilie Fravert (1837-1919), a pioneering French educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and played a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for women in France during that period.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fravert
Among Census respondents with the surname Fravert, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fravert 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 Fravert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fravert
Fravert 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,106 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-9 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,769 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 12,106 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 7,769 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 Fravert 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 | #145,220 | #152,989 | -5.3% |
| Count | 114 | 105 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fravert bearers went from 114 to 105 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 7,769 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #152,989.
FAQ
Fravert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fravert?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Fravert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Fravert?
Fravert ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Fravert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Fravert.
Has Fravert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fravert went from 114 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Fravert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fravert, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%) and Hispanic (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 Fravert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fravert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%), Hispanic (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 Fravert (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 Fravert mean?
Of French origin, denoting someone who is witty or amusing. 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 Fravert (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 surname Fravert?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.