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

Fresse, 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 Fresse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fresse in America

Fresse is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fresse surname appeared 114 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 Fresse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fresse 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 Fresse

The surname "FRESSE" is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "fraz," which meant "greedy" or "gluttonous." This surname was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a reputation for eating excessively or in an unrefined manner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "FRESSE" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony. In a charter dated 1297, a certain "Heinrich Fresse" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several town records and tax rolls across various German principalities. For example, a "Hans Fresse" was listed as a resident of Nuremberg in 1352, while a "Konrad Fresse" was recorded as a taxpayer in the city of Augsburg in 1378.

As the surname spread throughout the German-speaking regions, it underwent some variations in spelling, such as "Fress," "Fressen," and "Fresser." These alternative forms were likely influenced by local dialects and scribal variations.

One notable individual bearing the surname "FRESSE" was Johann Fresse, a Protestant reformer and theologian born in Nuremberg in 1505. He played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in the city and was known for his fiery sermons and public debates with Catholic clergy.

Another historical figure was Katharina Fresse, born in 1538 in the town of Bamberg. She was a celebrated midwife and herbalist, renowned for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her compassionate care for women during childbirth.

In the 17th century, the "FRESSE" surname gained prominence in the field of literature. Hans Jakob Fresse, born in 1620 in Frankfurt, was a respected poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, honor, and moral dilemmas.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable bearer of the "FRESSE" name was Johann Wilhelm Fresse, born in 1745 in the city of Cologne. He was a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several churches and public buildings that still stand today as examples of Baroque and Rococo architecture.

Finally, in the 19th century, the "FRESSE" surname was associated with the field of medicine. Karl Fresse, born in 1812 in Berlin, was a pioneering surgeon who developed innovative techniques for treating injuries sustained in the Napoleonic Wars and helped establish modern standards for military medicine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fresse

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

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

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