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

Fridia, 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 Fridia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fridia in America

Fridia is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fridia surname appeared 109 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 Fridia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fridia 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 Fridia

The surname FRIDIA has its origins in the historical region of Frisia, situated in modern-day Netherlands and Germany. This name can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 8th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Frisian words "fri" meaning "free" and "dia" meaning "person" or "people", thus signifying a "free person" or one who belonged to the class of free-born individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Achtkarspelen register, a historical document from the Frisian region, dated around 1150 AD. This register lists several individuals bearing the surname FRIDIA, indicating its widespread use among the local population at the time.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Uko FRIDIA was mentioned in the Frisian chronicles as a respected lawmaker and council member in the city of Leeuwarden. His influence and legacy left a lasting impact on the region's legal and administrative systems.

During the 16th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher, Johannes FRIDIA (1510-1582), hailed from the town of Dokkum in Friesland. His works on ethics and metaphysics gained widespread recognition throughout Europe, and he was often referred to as the "Frisian Sage".

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Tjalling FRIDIA (1625-1698) was a successful merchant and ship owner based in the city of Harlingen. His trading ventures contributed significantly to the region's economic prosperity during the Dutch Golden Age.

Another historical figure worth mentioning is Antje FRIDIA (1790-1865), a renowned author and poet from the village of Wolvega. Her literary works, which often explored themes of Frisian culture and identity, were widely celebrated and served as a source of inspiration for subsequent generations of writers.

While the surname FRIDIA may have evolved and diversified over centuries, with various spelling variations emerging in different regions, its roots can be traced back to the proud heritage of the Frisian people, a community known for their strong sense of identity and cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fridia

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

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

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