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

Froning, 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 Froning surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Froning in America

Froning is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Froning surname appeared 383 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 Froning.

We can also compare 2010 data for Froning 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 Froning

The surname FRONING is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, in southern Germany, during the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the old German word "fron," which means "service" or "duty," and was likely used to identify individuals who were involved in some form of service or duty to a lord or landowner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRONING can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Bavaria, which dates back to the 13th century. The name is also mentioned in various other historical records and documents from the region, such as the Regesta Imperii, a collection of imperial records from the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 15th century, a notable individual with the surname FRONING was Johann Froning, a scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Nuremberg. He was known for his writings on religious and philosophical topics, and his works were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.

During the 16th century, the name FRONING began to spread beyond the borders of Bavaria and into other regions of Germany. One notable figure from this period was Hans Froning, a merchant and trader who lived in the city of Leipzig. He was known for his successful business dealings and his involvement in the local community.

In the 17th century, the name FRONING was also present in the Netherlands, where it was likely introduced by German immigrants. One notable individual from this period was Willem Froning, a Dutch painter who was active in the city of Amsterdam. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can still be found in various museums and private collections.

In the 18th century, a notable individual with the surname FRONING was Johann Friedrich Froning, a German composer and musician who lived in the city of Dresden. He was known for his compositions for the church and for his contributions to the development of classical music in Germany.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname FRONING continued to be present in various regions of Germany and the Netherlands, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as academia, business, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Froning

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

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

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