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

Frick, 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 Frick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frick in America

Frick is the 3702nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frick surname appeared 9,597 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Frick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frick 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 Frick

The surname Frick has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "frech," which means "bold" or "daring." The name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who displayed these qualities.

In the early medieval period, the name Frick first appeared in various records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. One of the earliest known references is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of charters and documents from Saxony, where a certain "Fridericus dictus Frick" is mentioned in 1285.

The name Frick has also been associated with several place names in Germany. For instance, the town of Frickenhofen in Bavaria was once known as "Frickehoven," suggesting a connection to the surname. Additionally, there are records of individuals with the name Frick residing in places like Frickingen and Frickenhausen, which may have influenced the surname's development.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Frick throughout history, one can mention Wilhelm Frick (1877-1946), a prominent German politician and Nazi official who served as the Reich Minister of the Interior during the Third Reich. Johann Frick (1913-2003) was a German theologian and professor at the University of Munich, known for his works on Catholic theology.

Another notable figure was Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), an American industrialist and art collector who played a significant role in the growth of the coke and steel industries in the late 19th century. He was also the founder of the Frick Collection, a renowned art museum in New York City.

In the realm of literature, the surname Frick is associated with the German writer Gottlieb Frick (1730-1801), who authored several theological works and was known for his satirical writings. Additionally, Charles Frick (1858-1939) was an American educator and author who served as the president of Alma College in Michigan.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Frick throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frick

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

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 Frick 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 Frick 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 Frick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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