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

Frieden, 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 Frieden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frieden in America

Frieden is the 32031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frieden surname appeared 720 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 Frieden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frieden 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 Frieden

The surname Frieden is of German origin, derived from the Middle German word "vride," meaning "peace" or "freedom from disturbance." It is believed to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century, likely referring to someone who lived in a peaceful or undisturbed area or who was known for their peaceful nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Frieden can be found in various German historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries. For example, a reference to a Hans Frieden appears in the records of the city of Nuremberg in 1472.

In the 17th century, the surname Frieden was particularly prevalent in the regions of Saxony and Bavaria, where it was often associated with small villages or hamlets known for their tranquility and peaceful way of life. It's possible that some individuals with this surname may have been granted the name as a form of recognition for their efforts in promoting peace or resolving conflicts within their communities.

One notable individual with the surname Frieden was Johann Frieden (1592-1667), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Electors of Saxony in Dresden. His works, including sacred compositions and organ pieces, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was Karl Frieden (1817-1898), a German-American journalist and political activist who played a prominent role in the revolutionary movements of the mid-19th century. He fled to the United States after the failed revolutions of 1848-1849 and became an influential voice in the German-American community.

In the 20th century, Max Frieden (1905-1981) was a German-born American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works. He immigrated to the United States in the 1930s and established himself as a respected figure in the New York art scene.

Another notable individual was Manfred Frieden (1930-2011), a German-born American chemist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry and molecular biology. He served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was recognized for his research on protein folding and structure.

While the surname Frieden may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, with families carrying this name found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frieden

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

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

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