Explore the Family Name Fredricks
The meaning of Fredricks
1. Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Fredrick. 2. English: variant of Fredericks.
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How common is the last name Fredricks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fredricks has slightly decreased. In 2000, it was ranked as the 11,520th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 12,040th place, a decrease of 4.51%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 2,505 to 2,592 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.47%. The proportion of people named Fredricks per 100,000 residents also dipped from 0.93 to 0.88 during the same period, falling by 5.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,520 | #12,040 | -4.51% |
| Count | 2,505 | 2,592 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.88 | -5.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fredricks
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fredricks, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. White individuals represented the highest percentage at 86.67% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 83.29% in 2010. The Black community saw a rise from 8.26% to 10.19%, while the number of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname grew from 0.36% to 0.62%. There was an increase amongst those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.80% to 2.85%. People identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.36% to 2.01%. However, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.56% to 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 83.29% | -3.9% |
| Black | 8.26% | 10.19% | 23.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.85% | 58.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.01% | 47.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 1.04% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.62% | 72.22% |