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UK surname

Fried

A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname derived from the Middle High German "vrit," meaning peace or protection.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Fried surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 137, ranked #25,254, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fried is 137 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

137

2016, ranked #25,254

Peak year

2016

137 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fried had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016, ranked #25,254.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 64 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Fried surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fried surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fried 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 9 #31,675
1861 historical 59 #26,466
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 64 #28,781
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 20 #31,288
1997 modern 63 #31,335
1998 modern 69 #31,076
1999 modern 71 #31,036
2000 modern 77 #30,486
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 74 #31,048
2003 modern 78 #30,654
2004 modern 80 #30,679
2005 modern 80 #30,842
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 93 #29,777
2008 modern 104 #28,341
2009 modern 104 #28,982
2010 modern 115 #27,874
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 128 #26,336
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 134 #25,607
2016 modern 137 #25,254

Geography

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Where Frieds 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 Hackney and Salford. 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 Hackney 001 Hackney
2 Hackney 029 Hackney
3 Hackney 004 Hackney
4 Salford 010 Salford
5 Salford 016 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fried

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fried

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Fried surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Fried 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Fried 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

Fried 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

Fried falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Fried 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Fried

The surname "FRIED" is of German origin, originating from the medieval German word "vride" or "vrid" meaning "peace" or "protected area." This name likely arose in the Middle Ages as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in a peaceful or protected area, perhaps a town or village known for its tranquility.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, such as the Rhineland and Bavaria. In some historical records, the name is spelled slightly differently, such as "Frid," "Fride," or "Fryd."

One of the earliest documented references to the name "FRIED" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former Principality of Anhalt, dated around 1250. The record mentions a person named "Johannes Fride" from the town of Zerbst.

Another notable historical figure with the surname "FRIED" was Hans Fried (1490-1542), a German scholar and humanist who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a role in the Protestant Reformation.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "FRIED" can be found in various town records and church registers across Germany, particularly in regions such as Saxony, Thuringia, and Silesia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "FRIED" in English-speaking regions is that of Johann Fried (1615-1680), a German immigrant to the British colonies in North America who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-17th century.

Another notable historical figure with the surname "FRIED" was Johann Gottlieb Fried (1720-1788), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, the name "FRIED" can be found in various records of German immigrants to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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1881 census detail

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Fried families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fried 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. Norfolk leads with 1 Frieds recorded in 1881 and an index of 67.57x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 1 67.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Yarmouth in Norfolk leads with 1 Frieds recorded in 1881 and an index of 833.33x.

Place Total Index
Great Yarmouth 1 833.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
M. 1

FAQ

Fried surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fried surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Fried surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016. That gives Fried a modern rank of #25,254.

What does the Fried surname mean?

A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname derived from the Middle High German "vrit," meaning peace or protection.

What does the Fried map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Fried 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.