Explore the Family Name Friede
The meaning of Friede
German: from a short form of Friedrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Heinz, Alois, Gerhard, Hasso, Kurt, Wolf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Friede in the United States?
The surname Friede has seen some changes in its popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Friede held a rank of 42,363, but by 2010, it had dropped to 49,365, marking a decrease of 16.53%. The count of individuals carrying the Friede surname also declined from 482 people in 2000 to 426 by 2010, a decrease of 11.62%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname decreased by 22.22% during that same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #49,365 | -16.53% |
| Count | 482 | 426 | -11.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friede
As for the ethnic identity of those bearing the Friede surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominance of White individuals with this name. In 2000, 92.53% identified as White, and this number increased slightly to 93.43% by 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic fell from 3.53% to 2.82%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals dropped from 2.90% to 1.88%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or as two or more races in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 census marked the first record of an individual with the Friede surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, though the specific figure was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 93.43% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 2.82% | -20.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.9% | 1.88% | -35.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |