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

Frietze, 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 Frietze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frietze in America

Frietze is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frietze surname appeared 210 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 Frietze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frietze 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 Frietze

The surname Frietze originated in the northern German region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "frid," meaning peace or freedom, combined with the diminutive suffix "-tze." This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a peaceful or free area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Frietze name appears in the Landbücher (land registers) of Mecklenburg in the 15th century, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned as landowners in the village of Friedland. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent over time, with variations such as Frietzen, Frietzo, and Fritzow documented in various historical records.

In the 16th century, the Frietze name gained prominence when Hans Frietze (1515-1587), a Lutheran theologian and reformer, became a prominent figure in the city of Rostock. His contributions to the Reformation and his writings on theology earned him a significant reputation in the region.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Frietze family settled in the town of Neubrandenburg, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One notable member, Friedrich Frietze (1621-1698), served as the town's mayor and played a vital role in the reconstruction efforts following the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, Johann Frietze (1735-1804), a renowned architect and master builder, gained recognition for his work on several churches and public buildings in the cities of Schwerin and Güstrow. His architectural style, influenced by the Baroque and early Neoclassical movements, left a lasting impact on the region's built heritage.

Another significant figure bearing the Frietze name was Karl Frietze (1875-1939), a German painter and illustrator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his vivid landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, capturing the essence of the region's natural beauty and cultural traditions.

While the Frietze surname has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with families bearing this name found in various regions and countries. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frietze

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

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

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