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

Frayre, 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 Frayre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frayre in America

Frayre is the 29693rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frayre surname appeared 793 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Frayre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frayre 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 Frayre

The surname FRAYRE has its origins in the Old French language and can be traced back to the medieval period in France. It is believed to have derived from the French word "fraire," meaning "brother" or "friar." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with members of religious orders or individuals with close connections to monasteries or abbeys.

In the early 13th century, records show the presence of individuals bearing the name FRAYRE in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. These areas were known for their rich monastic traditions, further supporting the theory of the name's ecclesiastical roots.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the FRAYRE surname can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres," a collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. This cartulary contains references to individuals identified as "Fraire" or "Frayre," indicating their association with the abbey or their occupation as friars.

In the 14th century, the surname FRAYRE began to appear in various historical records across France, such as the "Rôles de la Taille" (tax rolls) and the "Registres Paroissiaux" (parish registers). These documents provide valuable insights into the geographical distribution and social standing of individuals bearing the FRAYRE name during that period.

One notable individual with the FRAYRE surname was Jean Frayre (c. 1340-1415), a French jurist and professor of law at the University of Orléans. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of canon law and served as an advisor to the French monarchy.

Another prominent figure was Nicolas Frayre (c. 1500-1570), a French Benedictine monk and scholar who authored several theological works and served as the abbot of the Abbey of Saint-Vincent in Le Mans.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the FRAYRE surname spread beyond France and can be found in various parts of Europe, including the Low Countries (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands) and the British Isles. In England, the surname was often anglicized to "Fryer" or "Frere," reflecting its French origins.

One notable English bearer of the FRAYRE surname was John Fryer (1639-1733), a traveler and writer who spent several years in India and authored a book titled "A New Account of East India and Persia," providing valuable insights into the region's culture and history.

In the 19th century, the FRAYRE surname gained prominence in the United States, with several individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields. For instance, Jeremiah Frayre (1824-1892) was a prominent lawyer and politician in Ohio, serving as a judge and later as a member of the United States Congress.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frayre

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

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

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