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UK surname

Fredrick

Derived from a Germanic personal name meaning "peaceful ruler."

In the 1881 census there were 102 people recorded with the Fredrick surname, ranking it #19,518 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, down from #19,518 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Govan Combination and Kings Norton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Havering, Southend-on-Sea and Wyre.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fredrick is 369 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8.8%.

1881 census count

102

Ranked #19,518

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

1861

369 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fredrick had 102 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,518 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 369 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Fredrick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fredrick surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Fredrick 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
1851 historical 82 #19,317
1861 historical 369 #6,919
1881 historical 102 #19,518
1891 historical 111 #22,421
1901 historical 61 #27,379
1911 historical 124 #20,023
1997 modern 50 #32,658
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 55 #32,609
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 57 #32,661
2003 modern 46 #33,710
2004 modern 48 #33,742
2005 modern 55 #33,349
2006 modern 62 #33,043
2007 modern 73 #32,287
2008 modern 71 #32,753
2009 modern 76 #32,635
2010 modern 84 #32,289
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 85 #32,395
2013 modern 92 #31,909
2014 modern 99 #31,186
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Fredricks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Govan Combination, Kings Norton, Modbury, Bigbury, Ermington, Kingston and St Mary Hill. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Havering, Southend-on-Sea, Wyre, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Govan Combination Lanark
3 Kings Norton Worcestershire
4 Modbury, Bigbury, Ermington, Kingston Devon
5 St Mary Hill Glamorganshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Havering 020 Havering
2 Southend-on-Sea 006 Southend-on-Sea
3 Wyre 014 Wyre
4 Redbridge 019 Redbridge
5 Tower Hamlets 011 Tower Hamlets

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fredrick

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fredrick

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Fredrick, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Fredrick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Fredrick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Fredrick is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Fredrick 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Fredrick falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Fredrick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Fredrick

The surname Fredrick is derived from the Old German words "frid" meaning peace and "ric" meaning power or rule. It originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various German records and manuscripts from that era. One notable example is the mention of a "Fredericus de Saxonia" in a 13th-century chronicle, referring to a person from Saxony.

Over time, the name spread to other parts of Europe, with variations in spelling such as Fredericke, Frederich, and Friderich. It became particularly prevalent in regions with strong German cultural influence, such as parts of modern-day France, Switzerland, and the Low Countries.

One of the most famous historical figures with this surname was Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa (c. 1122-1190), who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 until his death. He was a key figure during the Crusades and played a significant role in the power struggles between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire.

Another notable individual was Frederick II (1194-1250), often referred to as Frederick the Great or Stupor Mundi (Wonder of the World). He was the King of Sicily, King of Germany, King of Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor. His reign was marked by scientific and cultural achievements, as well as conflicts with the Papacy.

In England, the name was introduced during the Norman Conquest and can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Fredericus" and "Fridericus". One English bearer of note was Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol (1730-1803), a naval officer and politician.

The surname Fredrick was also present in Scandinavia, with notable individuals such as Frederick III of Denmark and Norway (1609-1670), who was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death.

In the United States, one prominent figure with the surname Fredrick was Benjamin Fredrick Isherwood (1804-1868), a Senator from Wisconsin and a prominent lawyer and jurist.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fredrick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fredrick 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. Middlesex leads with 19 Fredricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.91x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 19 1.91x
Glamorgan 17 9.81x
Lanarkshire 11 3.42x
Devon 7 3.38x
Wigtownshire 6 45.42x
Lancashire 5 0.42x
Dorset 4 6.13x
Hampshire 4 1.96x
Shropshire 4 4.65x
Surrey 4 0.83x
Sussex 3 1.79x
Warwickshire 3 1.20x
Yorkshire 3 0.30x
Essex 2 1.02x
Gloucestershire 2 1.03x
Lincolnshire 2 1.26x
Berwickshire 1 8.30x
Caernarfonshire 1 2.49x
Merionethshire 1 5.49x
Midlothian 1 0.75x
Monmouthshire 1 1.39x
Oxfordshire 1 1.63x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Llangan St Mary Hill in Glamorgan leads with 17 Fredricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 13076.92x.

Place Total Index
Llangan St Mary Hill 17 13076.92x
Govan 10 12.57x
Hammersmith London 6 24.49x
Tormoham 6 68.49x
Whitechapel London 5 50.97x
Worsley 5 68.68x
Friern Barnet 4 182.65x
Loppington 4 2222.22x
Melcombe Regis 4 147.60x
Broadwater 3 77.92x
Inch 3 232.56x
Lambeth 3 3.46x
Stoneykirk 3 319.15x
Aston 2 2.90x
Middlesbrough 2 15.58x
Portsea 2 5.01x
St Pancras London 2 2.50x
Twyford 2 408.16x
West Ham 2 4.61x
Birmingham 1 1.20x
Bristol St Augustine 1 31.75x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 1 5.44x
Clapham 1 8.04x
Edinburgh St Georges 1 36.10x
Eyemouth 1 99.01x
Great Grimsby 1 9.91x
Holy Trinity 1 4.22x
Holywell 1 344.83x
Llanfihangel Y Pennant 1 416.67x
Maryhill 1 15.87x
Old Artillery Ground 1 116.28x
Pennal 1 434.78x
Rogerstone 1 227.27x
St George Hanover Square 1 5.70x
St Peterat Gowts Lincoln 1 44.64x
Stonehouse East 1 95.24x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
William 6
Charles 5
Henry 2
Richard 2
Thomas 2
Adam 1
Alfred 1
Andrew 1
Arthur 1
David 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frank 1
Gwen 1
Herbert 1
Herman 1
Hugo 1
James 1
Jenkin 1
Morgan 1
Orchard 1
Paul 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Fredrick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fredrick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 102 people were recorded with the Fredrick surname. That placed it at #19,518 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Fredrick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Fredrick a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Fredrick surname mean?

Derived from a Germanic personal name meaning "peaceful ruler."

What does the Fredrick map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Fredrick bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.