2000
#83,301
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 210
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Lafrentz
A surname derived from a Norman French locational name referring to someone from the town of Lafrancis.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 253 Americans carry the last name Lafrentz. That puts it at #89,848 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,354,760 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lafrentz 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.
Bearers in the US
253
1 in 1,354,760
Census rank
#89,848
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
221
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 221 bearers of the surname Lafrentz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 89848th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lafrentz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lafrentz
The surname LAFRENTZ has its origins in France, likely emerging during the Middle Ages between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "frentz" or "frenz," which could be a reference to the French people or the French language itself.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAFRENTZ surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. In a medieval manuscript from the year 1187, a nobleman named Guilliaume Lafrentz was mentioned as a landowner in the village of Rouen.
The LAFRENTZ name also appears in several historical documents from the 13th century, including a tax record from the city of Paris in 1256, which lists a merchant named Jean Lafrentz among the taxpayers. This suggests that the name had spread beyond Normandy and was established in other parts of France by that time.
During the 14th century, the LAFRENTZ surname gained prominence with the rise of a notable family in the town of Marseille. Pierre Lafrentz, born in 1328, was a respected merchant and member of the local council. His son, Jacques Lafrentz (1365-1441), served as the town's mayor and was instrumental in the construction of the famous Marseille Cathedral.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations. In Germany, for instance, the name was often spelled as "Lafrentz" or "Lafrentz," while in England, it appeared as "Lafrance" or "Lafraunt." This diversity in spelling reflects the linguistic and cultural influences that shaped the name over time.
Among the notable individuals bearing the LAFRENTZ surname throughout history are:
1. Henri Lafrentz (1550-1611), a French philosopher and author known for his work on ethics and morality.
2. Marie Lafrentz (1675-1738), a French painter renowned for her portraits and religious scenes.
3. Johann Lafrentz (1720-1798), a German composer and violinist who contributed significantly to the development of classical music.
4. Charles Lafrentz (1825-1891), a French explorer and naturalist who documented the flora and fauna of South America.
5. Émilie Lafrentz (1878-1952), a French sculptor and artist who gained recognition for her avant-garde works during the early 20th century.
While the LAFRENTZ surname may have evolved over time and been subject to various spellings and regional variations, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of France, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lafrentz
Among Census respondents with the surname Lafrentz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lafrentz 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 Lafrentz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 199
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.6% · 8
- Two or more races2.3% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lafrentz
Lafrentz 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
#83,834
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 224
+14 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 533 places
2020
#89,848
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 221
-3 bearers (-1.3%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 6,014 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #83,301 | 210 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #83,834 | 224 | 0.08 | +14 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 533 places |
| 2020 | #89,848 | 221 | 0.07 | -3 bearers (-1.3%) | Down 6,014 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 Lafrentz 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 | #83,834 | #89,848 | -7.2% |
| Count | 224 | 221 | -1.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -7.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lafrentz bearers went from 224 to 221 (-1.3% change). The surname moved down 6,014 positions in the national ranking, going from #83,834 to #89,848.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lafrentz
FAQ
Lafrentz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lafrentz?
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the surname Lafrentz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,354,760 residents.
How common is Lafrentz?
Lafrentz ranks #89,848 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 221 people with the surname Lafrentz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (253), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Lafrentz.
Has Lafrentz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lafrentz went from 224 recorded bearers to 221. That is a decrease of 3 (-1.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #83,834 to #89,848.
What does the Census say about the background of Lafrentz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lafrentz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Lafrentz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (199 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lafrentz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Lafrentz (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 Lafrentz mean?
A surname derived from a Norman French locational name referring to someone from the town of Lafrancis. 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 Lafrentz (0.07 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 surname Lafrentz?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.