Explore the Family Name Fredlund
The meaning of Fredlund
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fred ‘peace’ + lund ‘grove’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fredlund in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fredlund saw a modest decline over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,320 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 41,038, a decrease of 7.09%. The actual number of individuals with the Fredlund surname also decreased slightly during this period, with the count going from 543 to 531, representing a change of -2.21%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, the rate went down from 0.2 to 0.18, showing a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #41,038 | -7.09% |
| Count | 543 | 531 | -2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fredlund
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Fredlund, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.71% claimed this ethnic identity, though this decreased slightly to 96.99% by 2010. While most other ethnic identities remained at 0% throughout the decade, there was a slight emergence of those identifying as having two or more races (from 0% to 1.51%) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 0% to 0.94%). There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Fredlund surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 96.99% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |