2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Fradenburgh
A Germanic locational surname derived from a place name meaning "Freemount."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Fradenburgh. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fradenburgh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Fradenburgh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fradenburgh, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fradenburgh
The surname Fradenburgh is of Dutch origin and dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the areas around the city of Friesland. The name is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "vrede," meaning peace, and "burg," meaning fortified town or castle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fradenburgh surname can be found in the Dutch East Indies, where a man named Pieter Fradenburgh served as a merchant and trader in the early 1600s. Another early record of the name is from the Dutch settlement of New Netherland, which later became New York, where a man named Jan Fradenburgh was among the first Dutch settlers in the area in the 1630s.
In the late 17th century, a family with the surname Fradenburgh was recorded as living in the town of Flatbush, which is now part of Brooklyn, New York. This family is believed to have descended from the original Dutch settlers in the region.
One notable figure in history with the surname Fradenburgh was Johannes Fradenburgh, a Dutch-American farmer and landowner who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He owned a large tract of land in what is now Queens, New York, and was involved in local politics.
Another individual with this surname was Gerrit Fradenburgh, a Dutch-American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He served in the Continental Army and is recorded as participating in several battles, including the Battle of Long Island in 1776.
In the 19th century, a man named Everardus Fradenburgh was a prominent lawyer and judge in New York City. He served as a judge in the New York Supreme Court and was also involved in local politics and civic organizations.
William Fradenburgh, born in 1823, was a Dutch-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded a successful shipping company in New York City. He was also involved in various philanthropic efforts and served on the boards of several charitable organizations.
The surname Fradenburgh can also be found in other parts of the United States, particularly in areas with Dutch heritage, such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania. While the name is not among the most common surnames, it has a rich history and is deeply rooted in the Dutch-American experience.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fradenburgh
Among Census respondents with the surname Fradenburgh, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Fradenburgh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fradenburgh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fradenburgh
Fradenburgh appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+8 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,507 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.9%) | Up 9,507 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fradenburgh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #150,205 | 6.0% |
| Count | 101 | 109 | 7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fradenburgh bearers went from 101 to 109 (+7.9% change). The surname moved up 9,507 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #150,205.
FAQ
Fradenburgh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fradenburgh?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Fradenburgh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Fradenburgh?
Fradenburgh ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Fradenburgh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fradenburgh.
Has Fradenburgh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fradenburgh went from 101 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 8 (+7.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Fradenburgh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fradenburgh, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fradenburgh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fradenburgh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fradenburgh (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fradenburgh mean?
A Germanic locational surname derived from a place name meaning "Freemount." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fradenburgh (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Fradenburgh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.