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

Frett, 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 Frett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frett in America

Frett is the 26975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frett surname appeared 899 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 Frett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frett 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 Frett

The surname FRETT is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the medieval era, likely emerging in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "fret," which means "ferret" or "weasel," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who trapped or hunted these small furry animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRETT can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named Adam Fret is mentioned. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that period in England.

The FRETT surname has also been linked to various place names in France, such as Frette, Frettevillette, and Frettemeule. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname, including Frette, Frett, and Frette.

Notable individuals with the surname FRETT throughout history include:

1. Sir Ralph Frett (c. 1350-1420), an English knight and landowner from Lincolnshire, who served in the campaigns of Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.

2. Jacques Frett (1570-1632), a French Huguenot merchant and pioneer settler of the New World, who established a trading post in what is now New York City.

3. Elizabeth Frett (1685-1760), an English Quaker preacher and writer, known for her religious works and advocacy for women's rights.

4. Jean-Baptiste Frett (1720-1792), a French physician and botanist, who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants in the Caribbean.

5. William Frett (1805-1879), an English architect and surveyor, responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in London during the Victorian era.

While the FRETT surname may not be as widely known as some others, its origins and history can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it likely began as an occupational name related to hunting or trapping ferrets and weasels. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have made their mark in various fields, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and historical fabric of their respective societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frett

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

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

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