FREDRICK

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Fredrick

Origin and Meaning

Fredrick is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Fred" combined with the suffix "-ric" meaning "ruler." Thus, Fredrick can be interpreted to mean "peaceful ruler."

Distribution

The surname Fredrick is relatively uncommon in Britain, with concentrations in regions such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester. It can be found across the United Kingdom, but it is not one of the most prevalent surnames.

Notable Individuals

John Fredrick Adams (1904-1980): British physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Emma Fredrickson (born 1975): English novelist whose work has received critical acclaim for its exploration of social issues in contemporary society.
Harrison Fredrick: A fictional character in popular British literature known for his wit and charm.

Variants

Variants of the surname Fredrick include Frederick, Fredricks, and Fredriksson, each representing different phonetic or regional variations of the original name.

There are approximately 121 people named Fredrick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Fredrick.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

David
Dhanesh
Fermin
James
John
Junior
Kingsley
Michael
Nathen
Paul
Richard
Robert
Simon

Female

Agnes
Angela
Ann
Catherine
Charlene
Cheryl
Claire
Joanne
Josephine
Michele
Serena
Sheela
Tanya

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.