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

Frinks, 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 Frinks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frinks in America

Frinks is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frinks surname appeared 136 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 Frinks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frinks 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 Frinks

The surname Frinks has its origins in medieval Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the German word "frink," which referred to a free or independent person. This term may have been used to describe someone who was not bound by feudal obligations or servitude.

The name Frinks is thought to have first appeared in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia, where it was initially spelled as "Frinck" or "Frincke." Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form, Frinks. Historical records suggest that the name was particularly prevalent in the areas around the cities of Leipzig and Erfurt.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Lehnbücher (fief books) of the Electorate of Saxony, dating back to the 14th century. These documents mention several individuals with the surname Frincke or Frincken, indicating that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Frinks (c. 1420-1492) was a prominent scholar and theologian from the city of Erfurt. He is known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his lectures at the University of Erfurt.

Another individual of significance was Hans Frinks (1525-1589), a German Protestant reformer and theologian from Saxony. He was a leading figure in the Lutheran Reformation and played a crucial role in the establishment of Protestant teachings in his region.

During the 17th century, the name Frinks began to spread beyond the borders of Germany. One notable individual was Willem Frinks (1610-1678), a Dutch explorer and navigator who was part of the Dutch East India Company's expeditions to the East Indies.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Frinks was Johann Friedrich Frinks (1730-1805), a German philosopher and writer from Thuringia. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely read and influential during the Enlightenment period.

Another noteworthy individual was Carl Frinks (1787-1854), a German artist and engraver from Leipzig. He was renowned for his intricate copper engravings and illustrations, which were highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts of his time.

While the surname Frinks can be found in various parts of the world today, it remains most prevalent in Germany and the surrounding regions, reflecting its historical origins and roots in that part of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frinks

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

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

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