UK surname

Frederiksen

Son of Frederick, a name derived from the Germanic elements frid (peace) and ric (ruler).

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Frederiksen surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 104, ranked #30,317, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stockport, Ryedale and Woking.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Frederiksen is 110 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10300.0%.

1881 census count

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2009

110 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• Frederiksen had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Mature Families.

Map

Frederiksen surname distribution map

The map shows where the Frederiksen surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Frederiksen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Frederiksen over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1881	historical	1	#34,027
1891	historical	4	#34,098
1901	historical	8	#33,289
1911	historical	14	#32,045
1997	modern	81	#29,436
1998	modern	91	#28,806
1999	modern	90	#29,056
2000	modern	85	#29,598
2001	modern	80	#29,945
2002	modern	83	#30,070
2003	modern	84	#29,978
2004	modern	86	#30,019
2005	modern	86	#30,094
2006	modern	98	#28,621
2007	modern	91	#30,061
2008	modern	100	#29,001
2009	modern	110	#27,991
2010	modern	100	#30,225
2011	modern	95	#30,877
2012	modern	103	#29,733
2013	modern	105	#29,916
2014	modern	105	#30,204
2015	modern	106	#29,895
2016	modern	104	#30,317

Geography

Where Frederiksens are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stockport, Ryedale, Woking, Barking and Dagenham and Gateshead. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Stockport 017	Stockport
2	Ryedale 004	Ryedale
3	Woking 002	Woking
4	Barking and Dagenham 013	Barking and Dagenham
5	Gateshead 002	Gateshead

Forenames

First names often paired with Frederiksen

These lists show first names that appear often with the Frederiksen surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Lisa Jean Anne Jan Kathryn Kate Maria Emma Pamela Kay

Recent male names

Peter Daniel Lee Lars John Nicholas Morten Jesper Alan Anton

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Frederiksen

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Frederiksen, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Retired Professionals

Group

Established Mature Families

Nationally, the Frederiksen surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Mature Families, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Frederiksen household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples predominate, many with older dependent children. Detached housing is common. Homeownership rates are the highest within this Supergroup. The presence of some students suggests that households are towards the end of a child rearing phase. Many residents have degree level qualifications, and the occupational profile is heavily skewed towards managerial and professional occupations. Residential developments commonly occur on the periphery of major urban cities or conurbations.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Frederiksen is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Frederiksen is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Frederiksen falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Frederiksen is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Frederiksen, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Frederiksen

The surname Frederiksen is of Danish origin, originating in the 12th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the personal name Frederik, which is the Danish form of the German name Friedrich, meaning "peaceful ruler." The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of" in Danish.

The name can be traced back to the regions of Jutland and the Danish islands in the medieval period. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Frederiksson, Fredrichsen, and Fredrichssøn, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Frederiksen can be found in the Danish Census Book of 1647, where a man named Jens Frederiksen was listed as a resident of Copenhagen. This suggests that the name had already gained a foothold in the capital city by the mid-17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, including the records of the Danish East India Company. Among the notable individuals bearing this surname was Hans Frederiksen (1727-1799), a Danish merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the company's trade with India.

Another prominent figure was Peter Frederiksen (1811-1875), a Danish author and journalist who wrote extensively about the social and political conditions of his time. His works, such as the novel "En Landsby-Kræmmer" (A Village Grocer), provided valuable insights into the lives of ordinary Danes during the 19th century.

The name also gained recognition in the field of art. Johan Frederiksen (1852-1935) was a renowned Danish painter and illustrator, known for his depictions of rural landscapes and scenes from everyday life. His works are displayed in several museums across Denmark and abroad.

In the realm of science, the name is associated with Morten Frederiksen (1876-1942), a Danish botanist and plant ecologist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant communities and pioneered the use of statistical methods in ecological research.

Another noteworthy figure was Niels Frederiksen (1919-2004), a Danish sculptor and ceramist. His works, ranging from traditional pottery to abstract sculptures, garnered international acclaim and are featured in numerous public spaces and art collections worldwide.

While the surname Frederiksen has its roots in Denmark, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and settlement in the 19th and 20th centuries. However, its historical origins and significance remain deeply embedded in Danish culture and heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Frederiksen families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Frederiksen surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cornwall leads with 1 Frederiksens recorded in 1881 and an index of 91.74x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Cornwall	1	0.00%	91.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Blazey in Cornwall leads with 1 Frederiksens recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
St Blazey	1	0.03%	10000.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Frederiksen surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name	Count
Peter	1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Frederiksen households.

Occupation	Count
A. B. Seaman	1

FAQ

Frederiksen surname: questions and answers

How common was the Frederiksen surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Frederiksen surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Frederiksen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Frederiksen a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Frederiksen surname mean?