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

Freemont, 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 Freemont surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Freemont in America

Freemont is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Freemont surname appeared 301 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 Freemont.

We can also compare 2010 data for Freemont 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 Freemont

The surname Freemont has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "fremon" and "fremont," which translates to "free mountain" or "free hill." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to an area with free or unrestricted access to a hill or mountain.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Freemont can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval cartulary (collection of charters and records) from the 12th century. This document includes references to individuals bearing the name Freemont, indicating that the surname was in use during this period.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Rolls of Parliament, which were official records of the proceedings of the English Parliament. One notable individual mentioned in these records was Sir William Freemont, a knight and landowner who lived during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307).

During the 14th century, the Freemont surname spread across various regions of France and England. One prominent figure from this era was John Freemont (c. 1320-1385), a wealthy merchant and landowner in the county of Somerset, England.

In the 15th century, the name Freemont appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the Paston family in Norfolk, England. These letters mention a Richard Freemont, who was involved in legal disputes over land ownership.

Another notable individual bearing the Freemont surname was Sir Thomas Freemont (1450-1510), a English soldier and diplomat who served under King Henry VII and King Henry VIII. He was knighted for his service in the Battle of Stoke in 1487.

During the 16th century, the Freemont name continued to be recorded in various historical documents. One prominent figure was Sir John Freemont (1520-1587), an English politician and Member of Parliament who served under Queen Elizabeth I.

The 17th century saw the Freemont surname spread to other parts of Europe and the New World. One example is Pierre Freemont (1605-1670), a French explorer and cartographer who was among the first Europeans to map the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region.

Throughout history, the Freemont surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, merchants, soldiers, politicians, and explorers. While the name has evolved and adapted over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, reflecting its rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Freemont

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

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

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