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

Freeze, 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 Freeze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Freeze in America

Freeze is the 8239th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Freeze surname appeared 4,023 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Freeze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Freeze 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 Freeze

The surname Freeze has its origins in England, dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "frēosan" or "frīosan," meaning "to freeze." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particularly cold region or whose occupation involved dealing with freezing temperatures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Freeze can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Frese." This document was a census-like record of landholders and their holdings in various counties across England. The name is also present in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 as "Frese" and "Freze."

The Freeze surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was John Freeze, a merchant from Bristol, England, who lived in the late 14th century. Records from the Port Books of Bristol mention him trading goods with various European ports during the reign of King Richard II (1377-1399).

Another significant figure bearing the Freeze name was William Freeze, a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in London during the 16th century. He was involved in the production and trade of precious metalwork and is mentioned in the company's records from 1567.

In the 17th century, the Freeze surname can be traced to the village of Freefolk in Hampshire, England. This place name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "frēo" (free) and "folc" (people), suggesting a connection between the surname and this locality.

During the 18th century, a notable individual named Edward Freeze (1725-1798) was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He was actively involved in the city's affairs and served as a sheriff in 1767.

Another prominent figure with the Freeze surname was Sir John Freeze (1789-1865), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He commanded several ships and was awarded various honors for his service, including a knighthood in 1838.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the Freeze surname in England and its association with various professions and social strata throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Freeze

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

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

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