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

Freelon, 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 Freelon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Freelon in America

Freelon is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Freelon surname appeared 338 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 Freelon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Freelon 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 Freelon

The surname Freelon has its origins in medieval England, emerging during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "freo" and "lanu," meaning "free" and "lane" or "path," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived along a free or open path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire in 1198, where a certain William Freelon is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were ancient financial records maintained by the Exchequer of the English Crown.

By the 13th century, variations of the name, such as Frelon, Freylo, and Freealone, can be found in various historical documents across different regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a reference is made to a Robert Frelon, who held lands in the village of Appleton-le-Street in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have been associated with landholdings during that period.

A notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Freelon (1560-1634), a Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire during the reign of King James I. He was known for his involvement in the colonization of Virginia and was a prominent member of the Virginia Company.

Another individual of historical significance was Richard Freelon (1670-1743), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol, England. He played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during the 18th century.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the acclaimed English poet and playwright, John Freelon (1785-1854). His works, particularly his tragic play "The Fallen Angel," earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim.

The name Freelon also gained prominence in the field of military service. Major General William Freelon (1820-1892) was a highly decorated officer in the British Army, distinguishing himself during the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Lastly, the genealogical records of the Freelon family trace their ancestry back to the village of Freelon in Oxfordshire, which may have been the original place where the surname originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Freelon

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

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

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