Explore the Family Name Friedrich
The meaning of Friedrich
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements frid, fred ‘peace’ + rīc ‘power’. The name was borne by a 9th-century Christian saint, bishop of Utrecht, and was a hereditary name among the Hohenstaufen ruling family; hence its popularity in Central Europe. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Hans, Ernst, Ewald, Franz, Gerhard, Heiner, Heinz, Helmuth, Klaus, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Friedrich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Friedrich has slightly decreased over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Friedrich ranked 5269 in popularity with a count of 6076, which represented a proportion of 2.25 per 100k population. However, by 2010, the ranking had slipped to 5563, although the count increased marginally to 6249, bringing about a decrease in proportion to 2.12 per 100k population. This change indicates a slight decrease in the popularity of the surname Friedrich.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,269 | #5,563 | -5.58% |
| Count | 6,076 | 6,249 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.25 | 2.12 | -5.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friedrich
On the other hand, the ethnicity associated with the surname Friedrich shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, with a small decrease from 96.84% in 2000 to 96.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.33% to 0.53%, whereas individuals who identified as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.55% to 2.16%. There were also minor shifts in the census data for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.03% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.16% | 39.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.07% | 16.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.53% | 60.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0.13% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.08% | 0% |
Friedrich ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Friedrich is French & German, which comprises 40.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (27.8%) and Eastern European (11.6%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 40.3% |
| British & Irish | 27.8% |
| Eastern European | 11.6% |
| Other | 20.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Friedrich
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Friedrich have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 57.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 57.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 56.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 56.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 56.50% |
What Friedrich haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Friedrich is R-L1029, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L1029 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Voigt, Wendt, Nagel, Alberts, Hofmann, Hein, Bach, Urban, Wolff, Schrader.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Friedrich surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Friedrich have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Friedrich" Surname 39.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Friedrich" Surname 44.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Friedrich" Surname 16.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Friedrich" Surname 17.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Friedrich?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Friedrich are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition