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

Frenes, 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 Frenes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frenes in America

Frenes is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frenes surname appeared 149 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 Frenes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frenes 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 Frenes

The surname FRENES is believed to have originated in France, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "frene," which means "ash tree," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or were connected to an ash tree or a place with an abundance of ash trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRENES can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This entry suggests that the name may have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest, as many French nobles and their followers accompanied William and settled in various parts of the country.

In the 13th century, records indicate the presence of a family named FRENES in the region of Normandy, France. This family is believed to have owned lands and properties in the area, further solidifying the name's connection to the region.

As the surname spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including Frenes, Frenez, Frenais, and Frenaie. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the influence of local languages.

One notable individual bearing the surname FRENES was Jean de Frenes, a French nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He served as a knight and fought in several battles during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

Another prominent figure was Marie de Frenes, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural circles of Renaissance France.

In the 17th century, the FRENES surname also appeared in records from the Low Countries, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium. One individual of note was Pieter van Frenes, a Dutch merchant and trader who established successful trading routes between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

During the 18th century, the FRENES surname gained a foothold in Spain, where it was often spelled as Frenes or Frenes. One notable Spanish bearer of the name was Javier Frenes, a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Madrid and Seville.

In the 19th century, records show the FRENES surname appearing in various parts of Europe, including Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. One individual of significance was Maximilian von Frenes, a German philosopher and writer who published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout its history, the surname FRENES has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from nobles and military figures to merchants, artists, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, reflecting the movement and migration of people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frenes

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

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

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