2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Frusher
An obscure variant spelling of "Fruster", a surname of uncertain origin but perhaps related to frustrate or thwart.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Frusher. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frusher surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Frusher with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Frusher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frusher, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frusher
The surname Frusher has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "frescure," which means "a frush" or "a rush." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near an area abundant in rushes or who worked with rushes in some capacity.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Frusher can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named William Frushere is mentioned. Another early record is from the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, which lists a John Frussher.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Frusshour, Frussher, and Frusshore, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that time period. The surname is also closely associated with certain place names, such as Frusher's Green in Oxfordshire and Frusher's Lane in Gloucestershire.
One notable bearer of the Frusher name was Sir William Frusher (1490-1555), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a justice of the peace during the reign of Henry VIII.
Another individual of note was Thomas Frusher (1589-1657), a clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Gloucestershire during the 17th century. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing a free school in the parish.
In the 18th century, the name Frusher can be found in various parish records and court documents across England. One notable figure was Elizabeth Frusher (1721-1798), a philanthropist and benefactor who donated substantial sums to support charitable causes in her community.
The 19th century saw the Frusher name spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, as some members of the family emigrated to other countries. One such individual was James Frusher (1818-1892), who settled in Australia and became a prominent sheep farmer and landowner in New South Wales.
Throughout its history, the surname Frusher has maintained a strong presence, particularly in the English counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire, where it has deep roots dating back centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frusher
Among Census respondents with the surname Frusher, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Frusher bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Frusher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 117
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frusher
Frusher appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-15 bearers (-12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 24,975 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+15 bearers (+14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,723 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-12.7%) | Down 24,975 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.6%) | Up 13,723 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Frusher surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #143,511 | 8.7% |
| Count | 103 | 118 | 14.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frusher bearers went from 103 to 118 (+14.6% change). The surname moved up 13,723 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #143,511.
FAQ
Frusher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frusher?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Frusher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Frusher?
Frusher ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Frusher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Frusher.
Has Frusher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frusher went from 103 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 15 (+14.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Frusher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frusher, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Frusher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frusher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Two or More Races (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Frusher (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Frusher mean?
An obscure variant spelling of "Fruster", a surname of uncertain origin but perhaps related to frustrate or thwart. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Frusher (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Frusher?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Frusher on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.