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

Friedland, 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 Friedland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Friedland in America

Friedland is the 13203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Friedland surname appeared 2,315 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Friedland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Friedland 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 Friedland

The surname Friedland has its origins in Germany and is derived from the German term "fried", meaning peace, and "land", referring to a region or territory. This name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as a reference to an area known for its peaceful or tranquil environment.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Friedland can be found in the 14th-century German chronicles, where it is mentioned in connection with a small village located in the region of Saxony. This village, known as Friedland, was situated in a picturesque valley and was known for its serene atmosphere.

In the 16th century, the name Friedland gained prominence when it was associated with a noble family from the Prussian region. The Friedland family played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the time, with several members holding influential positions within the Holy Roman Empire.

One of the most notable figures bearing the surname Friedland was Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634), a prominent military leader during the Thirty Years' War. Wallenstein, also known as the Duke of Friedland, was a successful commander who rose through the ranks and became one of the most powerful men in the empire.

Another influential individual with the surname Friedland was Johann Gottlieb Friedland (1700-1776), a German philosopher and theologian. Friedland was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and contributed significantly to the development of philosophical thought during that era.

In the 19th century, the name Friedland gained further recognition through the work of Carl Friedrich Friedland (1805-1876), a renowned German architect. Friedland was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Berlin and other cities, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Germany.

The surname Friedland has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Gustav Friedland (1892-1966), a German-born American writer and journalist. Friedland's work focused on social and political issues, and he was renowned for his insightful commentary on contemporary events.

While the surname Friedland originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Today, people bearing this surname can be found in multiple countries, each with their own unique stories and connections to the name's rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Friedland

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

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

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