Explore the Family Name Frederic
The meaning of Frederic
1. French, West Indian (mainly Haiti), and Mauritian (Frédéric): from the personal name Frédéric, French form of Frederick. 2. French Canadian (Frédéric): altered form of German Friedrich. History: Johannes Friedrich alias Jean-Baptiste Frédéric from Bernsfeld in Germany married Marie-Anne Fréchette in Lévis, QC, in 1789. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Antoine, Andre, Armand, Eugenie, Leonne, Loubert.
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How common is the last name Frederic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Frederic has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 24,180 and by 2010 it had risen to rank 21,403 – an improvement of approximately 11.48%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 972 to 1,222 during the same period, marking a rise of 25.72%. The proportion of people named Frederic per 100,000 also saw an increase of 13.89%, moving from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #21,403 | 11.48% |
| Count | 972 | 1,222 | 25.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.41 | 13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frederic
When examining the ethnic identity connected to the surname Frederic, changes were observed in the 10-year period between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest shift occurred within the Black community, which saw an increase from 36.73% to 50.33%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 57.30% to 45.01%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed modest growth, rising from 1.54% to 2.29%. Those naming themselves as belonging to two or more races dropped significantly, going down by 49.41% from 3.40% to 1.72%. There was no reported change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.73% | 50.33% | 37.03% |
| White | 57.3% | 45.01% | -21.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.29% | 48.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% | 1.72% | -49.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |