Explore the Family Name Frederiksen
The meaning of Frederiksen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Frederik, Danish form of Friedrich. This surname is rare in Norway (compare Fredriksen). Compare also Fredericksen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Borge, Folmer, Gunner, Knut, Lars, Mauritz, Niels, Nils, Viggo.
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How common is the last name Frederiksen in the United States?
The surname Frederiksen's popularity fluctuated between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Frederiksen ranked 17,260 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slightly dipped to 17,839, marking a 3.35% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Frederiksen surname increased from 1,510 in 2000 to 1,568 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.84%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased over the decade from 0.56 to 0.53, indicating a 5.36% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,260 | #17,839 | -3.35% |
| Count | 1,510 | 1,568 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.53 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frederiksen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic make-up of those carrying the Frederiksen name. People identifying as White made up the majority, albeit decreasing from 95.83% in 2000 to 94.45% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw an increase from 1.32% to 1.85% over the same period. There was notable growth within the Black community, more than doubling from 0.33% to 0.70%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category increased slightly from 0.60% to 0.70%. Those identifying as two or more races went up from 1.19% to 1.59%, reflecting a change of 33.61%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Frederiksens slightly dropped from 0.73% to 0.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 94.45% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.85% | 40.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.59% | 33.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.7% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.7% | 112.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.7% | -4.11% |