2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Frayman
A surname derived from the Yiddish word "fraymd," meaning stranger or foreigner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Frayman. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frayman 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Frayman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frayman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frayman
The surname FRAYMAN is believed to have originated in Germany during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "frau," meaning "woman" or "lady," and the suffix "-man," which denoted a person's occupation or status. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who worked in the service of a woman or lady.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRAYMAN can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony. This document, dated around 1190, mentions a certain "Henricus Frayman" who was a landowner in the area.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms in different regions of Germany, such as "Frouweman," "Vrouweman," and "Frauenman." These variations likely arose due to differences in local dialects and spelling conventions.
During the 14th century, the FRAYMAN name gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where it was associated with a family of merchants and craftsmen. One notable member of this family was Hans FRAYMAN (1320-1387), a prominent goldsmith and jeweler who created intricate works for the city's elite.
In the 15th century, the name spread to neighboring regions, including Austria and Switzerland. In the Swiss town of Bern, a FRAYMAN family established itself as successful tanners and leatherworkers. One of their descendants, Jakob FRAYMAN (1468-1532), is recorded as having held a respected position in the local guild.
As the centuries progressed, the FRAYMAN name continued to be associated with various professions and trades, from artisans and craftsmen to scholars and military leaders. Notable individuals include:
1. Matthias FRAYMAN (1580-1651), a German composer and organist who wrote several influential works on music theory.
2. Johanna FRAYMAN (1624-1701), a German writer and poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
3. Friedrich Wilhelm FRAYMAN (1770-1842), a Prussian general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded numerous honors for his service.
4. Heinrich FRAYMAN (1818-1892), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several landmark buildings in Berlin.
5. Elise FRAYMAN (1865-1944), an Austrian painter and printmaker known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits.
While the FRAYMAN name may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in Germany, where it began as a descriptor of a person's occupation or association with a noble woman or lady.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frayman
Among Census respondents with the surname Frayman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Frayman 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 Frayman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 110
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frayman
Frayman 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,020 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,020 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 Frayman 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 | #146,201 | #147,221 | -0.7% |
| Count | 113 | 113 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frayman bearers went from 113 to 113 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,020 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #147,221.
FAQ
Frayman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frayman?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Frayman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Frayman?
Frayman ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Frayman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Frayman.
Has Frayman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frayman went from 113 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Frayman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frayman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Frayman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frayman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Frayman (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 Frayman mean?
A surname derived from the Yiddish word "fraymd," meaning stranger or foreigner. 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 Frayman (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 Frayman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.