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

Freshour, 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 Freshour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Freshour in America

Freshour is the 15391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Freshour surname appeared 1,905 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 Freshour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Freshour 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 Freshour

The surname "FRESHOUR" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the late 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "frisch," meaning "fresh" or "new," and possibly "ure," which could signify a location or settlement.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Hertfordshire County Records from 1392, where a William Freshour is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Watton-at-Stone. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a specific place or region.

In the 15th century, variations of the name began to appear in various historical documents, such as the Sussex Manorial Records from 1456, which mention a John Fresshower. The spelling "Fresshower" likely reflects the evolution of the name's pronunciation over time.

By the 16th century, the name had gained prominence, with notable individuals including Robert Freshour (1521-1592), a merchant and alderman in the city of London. His legacy is documented in the records of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, one of the oldest livery companies in the city.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Freshour (1578-1642), a landowner and philanthropist from Gloucestershire. Her charitable contributions to the local parish church and support for education are recorded in the parish records of the time.

In the 17th century, the name spread across England, with records showing individuals with the surname "Freshour" in various counties, such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Oxfordshire. One notable figure was Thomas Freshour (1642-1718), a renowned clockmaker from London whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

Moving into the 18th century, the name continued to evolve, with variations such as "Freshower" and "Fresher" appearing in historical records. One individual of note was Sarah Freshour (1725-1802), a renowned herbalist and healer from Wiltshire, whose remedies and botanical knowledge were widely respected in her community.

Throughout the 19th century, the name "Freshour" remained present in various regions of England, with individuals from different backgrounds and professions bearing the surname. This includes John Freshour (1812-1888), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist from Yorkshire, whose textile mills played a significant role in the region's economic development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Freshour

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

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

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