Find out how popular the last name Fredenburg is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fredenburg.

Fredenburg, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fredenburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fredenburg in America

Fredenburg is the 20780th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fredenburg surname appeared 1,271 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fredenburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fredenburg to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fredenburg

The surname Fredenburg originates from the Netherlands, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch place name "Fredenburg" or "Vredenburg," which translates to "peaceful castle" or "peace castle." The name likely originated in the province of North Holland, where several towns and villages bore similar names.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fredenburg can be found in the Dutch census records of 1622, which lists a Johannes Fredenburg residing in the town of Alkmaar. In the late 17th century, the name appears in various church records and land registries across the Netherlands, suggesting its gradual spread throughout the country.

During the Dutch Golden Age, a notable figure with the surname Fredenburg was Pieter Fredenburg, a merchant and trader who lived from 1625 to 1689. He was known for his successful business ventures, particularly in the spice trade with the East Indies.

As the Netherlands experienced significant emigration in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Fredenburg surname made its way to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded Fredenburgs in North America was Jan Fredenburg, who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) in 1652.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Fredenburg surname was William Fredenburg, an American politician and lawyer born in 1818 in New York. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly and was actively involved in local politics.

Another notable individual was Johannes Fredenburg, a Dutch military officer who lived from 1786 to 1853. He served in the Dutch East Indies and played a significant role in the colonial administration of the region.

The Fredenburg surname has also been associated with several places and geographical features. For instance, the Fredenburg Creek in upstate New York is named after an early settler with the Fredenburg surname who lived in the area.

Overall, the surname Fredenburg has a rich history spanning several centuries, with roots firmly planted in the Netherlands and a gradual spread across the globe through migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fredenburg

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fredenburg.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fredenburg was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fredenburg has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fredenburg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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