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

Froemming, 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 Froemming surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Froemming in America

Froemming is the 30538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Froemming surname appeared 764 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 Froemming.

We can also compare 2010 data for Froemming 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 Froemming

The surname "FROEMMING" is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period or earlier. It is derived from the Old German word "frömde," meaning "foreign" or "strange." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who came from a distant or unfamiliar place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of Saxon charters and documents from the 9th to the 15th centuries. In this historical record, a person named Froemming is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1281.

In the 14th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Fremmynge," appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, England. This entry suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated from Germany to England during that time period.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Froemming was Johannes Froemming, a German scholar and theologian born in 1452. He is known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on ecclesiastical reforms.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual with the surname Froemming was Hans Froemming, a German painter and engraver born around 1510. He is recognized for his intricate woodcut illustrations, which adorned various books and publications of his era.

Another historical figure with the name Froemming was Johanna Froemming, a German noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of educational institutions in her region.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the name Froemming have been recorded, such as Frömming, Fromming, and Frömming. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences in spelling.

The surname Froemming has deep roots in German history and culture, reflecting the migration patterns and linguistic evolution of the region. While its precise origins may be difficult to pinpoint, the name serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of European surnames and their enduring legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Froemming

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

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

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