Frid
A Swedish surname meaning "peace" or "freedom."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 446 Americans carry the last name Frid. That puts it at #54,530 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 768,507 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frid surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
446
1 in 768,507
Census rank
#54,530
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
378
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 378 bearers of the surname Frid in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 54530th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frid, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frid
The surname FRID is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "frið", meaning peace or security. The name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a peaceful area or who worked as a peacekeeper or law enforcer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FRID can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1190, where a person named Willelmus Frid is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in Yorkshire, England.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Frid, Fryd, and Fryde. These variations can be found in medieval records and documents from different parts of England, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire and the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire.
The FRID surname is also believed to be connected to certain place names in England, such as Fridaythorpe and Fridley, both of which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.
One notable bearer of the FRID surname was John Frid (c. 1490 - c. 1550), who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another historical figure with this surname was Thomas Frid (1633 - 1690), a renowned English cartographer and surveyor who was responsible for mapping various parts of England and Wales during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the FRID surname gained further recognition with the birth of Sir John Frid (1736 - 1809), a British naval officer who played a significant role in several battles against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and military achievements.
Another notable bearer of the FRID surname was Mary Frid (1788 - 1867), a prominent English philanthropist and social reformer who worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the poor and advocated for better education and healthcare for women and children.
The FRID surname has also been associated with various notable figures in more recent history, such as the British actor Jonathan Frid (1924 - 2012), best known for his role as Barnabas Collins in the gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows".
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frid
Among Census respondents with the surname Frid, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Frid bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Frid surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1%
- Hispanic or Latino5.6%
- Unknown or suppressed1.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Frid surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #54,530 | -12.7% |
| Count | 410 | 378 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Frid bearers went from 410 to 378 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 6,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,380 to #54,530.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Frid
FAQ
Frid surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Frid?
The surname Frid holds position #54,530 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 446 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Frid surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frid, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.