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

Freestone, 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 Freestone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Freestone in America

Freestone is the 22592nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Freestone surname appeared 1,137 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 Freestone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Freestone 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 Freestone

The surname Freestone is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "freo" meaning "free" and "stan" meaning "stone," referring to a stone quarry or someone who worked in one.

During the medieval period, the name was commonly found in areas known for their stone quarries, such as Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Early records show variations in spelling, including Frestone, Freyston, and Freystone.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, which mentions a John Freeston. The Freestone family is also mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, though the specific reference is unclear.

Notable individuals with the surname Freestone throughout history include:

1. William Freestone (c. 1590-1665), an English clergyman and author of the 17th century.
2. John Freestone (1615-1681), an English merchant and politician who served as Mayor of Norwich in 1670.
3. Thomas Freestone (1766-1836), a British architect and surveyor known for his work on the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
4. James Freestone (1813-1876), a British artist and illustrator renowned for his depictions of rural life.
5. Sir James Freestone (1871-1943), a British civil servant and diplomat who served as Governor of Gibraltar from 1933 to 1938.

The name Freestone has also been linked to various place names, such as Freestone Hill in Derbyshire and Freestone Farm in Somerset, further suggesting its connection to stone quarries and mining.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Freestone

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

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

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