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

Frieri, 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 Frieri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frieri in America

Frieri is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frieri surname appeared 197 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 Frieri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frieri 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 Frieri

The surname FRIERI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "friere," which means "friar" or "monk." This suggests that the name may have been initially borne by individuals who had some connection to religious orders or monastic communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FRIERI surname can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work that documented the culture and history of the Aztec people in central Mexico. In this work, a Franciscan friar by the name of Bernardino de Sahagún mentions a fellow friar named Frieri who assisted him in his research and translations.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni FRIERI (1320-1398) was a renowned painter and illuminator of manuscripts in the city of Siena. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Tuscany, showcasing his mastery of religious iconography and intricate illuminations.

Another prominent individual with the FRIERI surname was Tommaso FRIERI (1480-1549), a Dominican friar and theologian from Florence. He was a respected scholar and authored several treatises on Catholic doctrine, some of which were used as textbooks in seminaries across Italy during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, a figure named Pietro FRIERI (1610-1678) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Pisa, including the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, which is renowned for its intricate Gothic architecture.

During the 18th century, a wealthy merchant and banker named Antonio FRIERI (1725-1792) played a significant role in the economic development of the city of Lucca. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes and financing various commercial endeavors, contributing to the city's prosperity and cultural renaissance.

It is worth noting that while the FRIERI surname is predominantly found in Italy, particularly in regions like Tuscany, Umbria, and Emilia-Romagna, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and family lineages over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frieri

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

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

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