Explore the Family Name Fredrich
The meaning of Fredrich
German: northern variant of Friedrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fredrich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fredrich underwent significant changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Fredrich was ranked 42,363 in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 93,125, reflecting a negative change of approximately 120 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing this name also saw a substantial decrease, from 482 in 2000 to just 197 in 2010, a decline of roughly 59 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Fredrich per 100,000 individuals fell by about 61 percent, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #93,125 | -119.83% |
| Count | 482 | 197 | -59.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.07 | -61.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fredrich
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fredrich. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals carrying this name identified as White (93.78 percent in 2000 and 93.91 percent in 2010), indicating a slight increase over the decade. At the same time, the representation of Hispanic and Black ethnicities among those bearing the surname Fredrich disappeared entirely, falling from 2.70 percent and 1.66 percent respectively in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 93.91% | 0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |