Explore the Family Name Friedrichsen
The meaning of Friedrichsen
North German and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Friedrich. Compare Fredericksen. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Darrold, Detlef, Dieter, Hermann, Inge, Nicolaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Friedrichsen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Friedrichsen has seen a slight rise in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, Friedrichsen was ranked as the 29,516th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had moved up to the 29,279th spot - an increase of 0.8%. The number of people bearing this surname also demonstrated growth, with a count of 754 in 2000 and 808 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 7.16%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,516 | #29,279 | 0.8% |
| Count | 754 | 808 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friedrichsen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Friedrichsen surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable shifts between the years 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of people with this surname identified as White in both census years, although there was a decrease from 97.88% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.93% in 2000 to 2.6% in 2010 – a staggering growth of 179.57%. Additionally, in 2010, small proportions of people with this surname started identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Friedrichsen surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the examined years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 95.67% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.6% | 179.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |