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

Fritsch, 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 Fritsch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fritsch in America

Fritsch is the 7882nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fritsch surname appeared 4,199 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 Fritsch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fritsch 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 Fritsch

The surname Fritsch originates from Germany and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Fritz, which is a pet form of the name Friedrich, meaning "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful leader." The name Fritsch likely emerged as a patronymic, referring to the son of someone named Fritz.

In medieval Germany, surnames were often adopted to distinguish individuals within a community. The name Fritsch would have been used to identify someone as the son or descendant of a person named Fritz. Over time, the name became hereditary and passed down from generation to generation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fritsch can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Anhalt region of Germany, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established and in use by that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Fritsch. One example is Adam Fritsch (1629-1701), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and celestial mechanics.

Another prominent figure was Carl Fritsch (1838-1906), a German geologist and paleontologist known for his work on the fossil record and the study of ancient life forms. He was a professor at the University of Halle and made important discoveries in the field of paleontology.

In the realm of literature, Gustav Fritsch (1832-1889) was a German writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring rural life and the natural world. His poems and stories captured the essence of the German countryside and its people.

Moving to the 20th century, Rudolf Fritsch (1901-1989) was a German architect known for his modernist designs and his contributions to urban planning. He played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts in Germany after World War II.

Another noteworthy individual is Gabriele Fritsch-Oppermann (born 1952), a German athlete and Olympic gold medalist in track and field. She excelled in the shot put and discus throw events, setting multiple world records and winning numerous international competitions.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Fritsch who have left their mark in various fields throughout history. The name has a rich heritage and continues to be carried by many families around the world, particularly in German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fritsch

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

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

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