Explore the Family Name Friedli
The meaning of Friedli
Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Friedrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Hans, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Friedli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Friedli has seen slight shifts in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 46,678, with a count of 429 individuals and a proportion per 100k of 0.16. By 2010, the surname rank had slightly decreased to 47,107, indicating its declining popularity. The number of individuals with the same last name, however, increased by 5.13% to a total of 451, albeit the proportion per 100k dipped by 6.25% to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #47,107 | -0.92% |
| Count | 429 | 451 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friedli
The census data also provides an interesting glimpse into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Friedli. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as White (95.80%), followed by a small percentage who identified with two or more races (2.10%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was minimal change, with 95.57% of individuals identifying as White (-0.24% change), and 1.11% identifying with two or more races, marking a decrease of 47.14%. Notably, there was a new addition to the ethnic mix, with 1.11% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 95.57% | -0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.11% | -47.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |