2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Frimml
A surname originating from the German term "fremd" meaning foreign or stranger.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Frimml. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frimml surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Frimml in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frimml, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frimml
The surname Frimml is of German origin, originating in regions of Germany and Austria during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "friman," which means "free man" or "freeman." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were not serfs or bondsmen, but rather enjoyed a certain level of freedom or independence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frimml can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from Bavaria and other parts of southern Germany. In the 14th century, variations of the spelling, such as Frymmel and Frimmel, were also found in Austrian records, indicating the name's spread across the region.
In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Johann Frimml was born in the town of Augsburg, Germany. He was a prominent scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation. His works and writings from that period provide valuable insights into the intellectual and religious climate of the time.
During the 16th century, the name Frimml was associated with several individuals of note. Hans Frimml, born in 1525 in Salzburg, Austria, was a skilled goldsmith and artist whose intricate metalwork and jewelry pieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the era.
Another notable figure from the same century was Peter Frimml, a German composer and organist who lived from 1555 to 1621. He was renowned for his sacred choral works and instrumental compositions, which were widely performed in churches and courts across central Europe.
In the 17th century, a family of Frimml merchants and traders gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. Their successful business ventures and commercial activities contributed to the economic prosperity of the region during that time.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Frimml was associated with a distinguished military officer named Ludwig Frimml. Born in 1712 in Vienna, Austria, he rose through the ranks of the imperial army and played a significant role in various campaigns and battles during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
Throughout its history, the surname Frimml has maintained a strong presence in German-speaking regions, with many notable individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including academia, the arts, commerce, and military service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frimml
Among Census respondents with the surname Frimml, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Frimml bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Frimml surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frimml
Frimml appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+6 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,374 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-12 bearers (-10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,482 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 3,374 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.1%) | Down 11,482 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Frimml surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #151,639 | -8.2% |
| Count | 119 | 107 | -10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frimml bearers went from 119 to 107 (-10.1% change). The surname moved down 11,482 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #151,639.
FAQ
Frimml surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frimml?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Frimml. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Frimml?
Frimml ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Frimml. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Frimml.
Has Frimml become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frimml went from 119 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Frimml?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frimml, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Frimml in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frimml appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Frimml (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Frimml mean?
A surname originating from the German term "fremd" meaning foreign or stranger. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Frimml (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Frimml?
See how common the surname Frimml is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.