Explore the Family Name Fritsch
The meaning of Fritsch
German: from a shortened form of the personal name Friedrich. This form of the surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine), and also in Czechia and Slovakia, where it is usually spelled in a Slavicized form Frič (see Frick 6). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Arno, Beate, Erwin, Gerhard, Dieter, Guenther, Hans, Helmut, Jutta, Klaus, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Fritsch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fritsch has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 7,242nd most popular and held a count of 4,248 individuals. However, by 2010, it had fallen in rank to 7,882 with a reduced count of 4,199 individuals. This represents a change of -8.84 in ranking and a -1.15 drop in count during that decade. The proportion per 100k also fell by -9.55, indicating an overall decrease in popularity for the surname Fritsch.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,242 | #7,882 | -8.84% |
| Count | 4,248 | 4,199 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.57 | 1.42 | -9.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritsch
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides a snapshot of those who identify as Fritsch. As of the 2000 census, a large majority (97.60%) identified as White, with a small percentage (1.55%) identifying as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname. By 2010, there were some changes: While the White population decreased slightly to 96.09%, there were increases in every other category. Hispanic representation grew to 2.31%, and for the first time, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.36%) and Black (0.14%) were recorded. Those identifying with two or more races also increased to 0.81%. There was a slight increase in American Indian and Alaskan Native identification as well, from 0.19% to 0.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.09% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.31% | 49.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.81% | 80% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.29% | 52.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0.14% | 0% |
Fritsch 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 Fritsch is French & German, which comprises 39.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (30.2%) and Eastern European (11.3%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 39.9% |
| British & Irish | 30.2% |
| Eastern European | 11.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Fritsch
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 Fritsch 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 64.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 64.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 64.20% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 64.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 64.20% |
What Fritsch 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 Fritsch is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and I-M223, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Erdman, Bergmann, Lapp, Baumgartner, Hildebrand, Funk, Ackerman, Gartner, Lash, Shore.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Fritsch surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Fritsch 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.
"Fritsch" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Fritsch" Surname 52.6%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Fritsch" Surname 19.2%
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.
"Fritsch" Surname 12.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Fritsch?
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 Fritsch are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition