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

Frith, 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 Frith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frith in America

Frith is the 9068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frith surname appeared 3,604 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 Frith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frith 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 Frith

The surname Frith is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "frið" which means peace, security, or sanctuary. It is believed to have originated in England during the 8th or 9th century.

The name was initially used to denote someone who lived in a peaceful or protected area, or possibly someone who was known for their peaceful nature. It may have also been used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a sanctuary or a place of refuge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frith can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Frid" and "Fride." This suggests that the name was already in use in various parts of England during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with spellings such as "Fryde," "Fryth," and "Frythe." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and spelling variations that were common during that time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Frith include John Frith (c. 1503-1533), an English Protestant martyr and religious reformer who was burned at the stake for his beliefs. Another prominent figure was Walter Frith (1822-1909), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London.

In the 16th century, there was Richard Frith (c. 1530-1588), an English politician and member of Parliament. During the 17th century, John Frith (1602-1673) was an English mathematician and author who wrote several influential works on arithmetic and geometry.

One of the most famous people with the surname Frith was the English painter William Powell Frith (1819-1909), known for his realistic depictions of Victorian life and social scenes. His paintings, such as "Derby Day" and "The Railway Station," are considered important works of the Victorian era.

While the name Frith has historical roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and colonization. However, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and it remains a surname with a rich history and etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frith

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

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

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