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

Frisbee, 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 Frisbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frisbee in America

Frisbee is the 15658th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frisbee surname appeared 1,865 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Frisbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frisbee 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 Frisbee

The surname Frisbee originates from England, first appearing in records during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "frisé," meaning "curly" or "frizzy," likely referring to a person with curly hair or a distinctive hairstyle.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Hertfordshire Assize Rolls of 1285, where a William le Frisee is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the French influence on the surname's origin.

In the 14th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as Friseby, Friseby, and Frissebi, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

The surname Frisbee is closely linked to several place names across England, particularly in counties like Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire. For instance, the village of Friseby in Lincolnshire is believed to have derived its name from the same root as the surname, potentially indicating a connection between the name and specific locations.

One notable individual bearing the Frisbee surname was John Frisbee, born around 1480 in Nottinghamshire. He served as a yeoman during the reign of King Henry VIII and is mentioned in records related to the dissolution of monasteries in the 16th century.

Another historical figure with the surname was Elizabeth Frisbee, born in 1620 in Suffolk. She emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century and is recorded as one of the early settlers in the town of Ipswich.

In the 18th century, a certain William Frisbee, born in 1712 in Yorkshire, gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local gentry and are now considered valuable antiques.

The surname Frisbee also has connections to the world of literature. Mary Frisbee, born in 1796 in Lancashire, was a renowned poet and author whose works explored themes of nature and the rural English countryside.

Edward Frisbee, born in 1843 in Gloucestershire, was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in London during the Victorian era, including the iconic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

Throughout its history, the Frisbee surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name across different regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frisbee

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

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

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