Explore the Family Name Friederich
The meaning of Friederich
German: variant of Friedrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Armin, Fritz, Gernot, Reinhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Friederich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Friederich has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Friederich ranked 29,696 in popularity and by 2010 it climbed up to the 28,525th position, marking a change of 3.94%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 748 in 2000 to 836 in 2010, an increase of 11.76%. However, when compared to the total population, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #28,525 | 3.94% |
| Count | 748 | 836 | 11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friederich
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Friederich, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows predominance of white individuals. In 2000, 98.13% of the bearers were white, decreasing slightly to 96.53% in 2010. There was a small increase in the Hispanic representation, rising from 0.8% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. The data also indicates the existence of some multiracial bearers in 2010, representing 0.72% of the Friederich population. There were no recorded bearers of this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 96.53% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.15% | 168.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |