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

Froman, 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 Froman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Froman in America

Froman is the 15647th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Froman surname appeared 1,867 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 Froman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Froman 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 Froman

The surname FROMAN is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "fromm," which means "pious" or "devout." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who was perceived as being particularly religious or devoted to their faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FROMAN surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the state of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a person named "Fromundes" is mentioned, which is likely an early variation of the surname.

Another notable historical reference comes from the Liber Vitae, a medieval manuscript from the city of Durham, England. This document, which dates back to the 12th century, contains a list of names, including "Fromundus," which is believed to be a Latin variation of the FROMAN surname.

In the 14th century, a man named Johannes FROMAN was recorded in the Annales Fuldenses, a chronicle from the Fulda Abbey in Germany. This indicates that the surname had become more widespread by this time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the FROMAN surname was Hans FROMAN, a German merchant and trader who lived in the 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents from the city of Hamburg, where he conducted business.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Matthias FROMAN was a Lutheran theologian and reformer. He was born in 1497 in Saxony and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement.

Another notable individual with the FROMAN surname was Johann FROMAN, a German composer and organist who lived from 1563 to 1615. He is known for his contributions to sacred music during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, a German philosopher and writer named Christian Friedrich FROMAN gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was born in 1738 and made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement.

Lastly, in the 19th century, a German artist named Wilhelm FROMAN gained recognition for his landscape paintings and etchings. He was born in 1810 and is considered one of the prominent figures in the Düsseldorf school of painting.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Froman

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

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

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