FRITZ
Fritz
The surname Fritz is of German origin, deriving from the medieval given name "Fridurih," which means "peaceful ruler." The name was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and was anglicised as "Fritz."
The sporadic distribution of the surname in England suggests that it may have been brought over by German immigrants or their descendants. Over time, the name has become less common but can still be found in various parts of the country.
Notable individuals with the surname Fritz include British artist Henry Fritz, known for his landscapes and seascapes, and Emma Fritz, a prominent social reformer in the 19th century.
Today, the surname Fritz is a reminder of Britain's historical connections with Germany and the diversity of its population.
There are approximately 356 people named Fritz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Fritz.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brendan
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jonathan
- Jurgen
- Kevin
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Robin
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anita
- Anna
- Christina
- Christine
- Claudia
- Dora
- Jennifer
- Karin
- Kim
- Louise
- Renate
- Samantha
- Susan
- Sylvia