Explore the Family Name Fritzen
The meaning of Fritzen
German and Danish: patronymic or pet form of Fritz (see Friedrich). Some characteristic forenames: German Claus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fritzen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fritzen has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 57,705 but it fell slightly to 59,603 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.29%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 330 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% during this period, dropping from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #59,603 | -3.29% |
| Count | 330 | 339 | 2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritzen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fritzen also saw changes as indicated by the results from the Decennial U.S. Census. The surname is overwhelmingly linked with the White ethnicity, constituting 97.88% in 2000 which dropped slightly to 95.58% in 2010. This shift marked a decline of 2.35% over the decade. While there was no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities reported under this surname in both years, a new development was the appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, making up 2.06% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 95.58% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |