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

Frowner, 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 Frowner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frowner in America

Frowner is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frowner surname appeared 138 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 Frowner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frowner 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 Frowner

The surname FROWNER has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "frounen," which means "to frown" or "to scowl." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a particularly stern or severe expression.

The earliest known records of the FROWNER name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Frounere" and "Frownere," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the FROWNER surname was Sir William Frowner, a knight who fought in the Second Barons' War against King Henry III in 1264. His descendants continued to hold lands in Gloucestershire until the 15th century.

During the 16th century, the FROWNER name was prominently associated with the village of Frowninghill in Gloucestershire. It is believed that the village's name may have been derived from the surname, or vice versa, as the two were closely linked in historical records.

One of the most famous individuals with the FROWNER surname was John Frowner (1554-1612), an English politician and member of Parliament from Gloucestershire. He was known for his active role in the parliamentary debates during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Thomas Frowner (1638-1704), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire. He was instrumental in the development of trade routes between England and the American colonies, and his legacy can be traced through various business records and land deeds from that era.

In the 18th century, the FROWNER name gained prominence with the birth of Sir Edward Frowner (1722-1798), a highly respected judge and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the Court of King's Bench and was known for his fair and impartial rulings.

As the centuries progressed, the FROWNER surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with families establishing themselves in counties such as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its historical roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the descriptive nature of its origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frowner

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

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

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