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

Fritzel, 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 Fritzel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fritzel in America

Fritzel is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fritzel surname appeared 183 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 Fritzel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fritzel 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 Fritzel

The surname Fritzel is believed to have originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic word "fridu," meaning peace or tranquility. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived a peaceful life or resided in a serene location.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Fritzel can be found in medieval German documents, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Fritzell, Fritzelle, and Fritzler, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Hans Fritzel, a prominent merchant from Nuremberg, who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1492). His successful trading endeavors and influential role in the city's commercial affairs earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the 16th century, a prominent family of scholars and theologians, the Fritzels, emerged in the town of Wittenberg. Among them was Johann Fritzel (1529-1590), a renowned Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg, where he taught alongside the likes of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon.

During the 17th century, the Fritzel name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Anna Maria Fritzel (1640-1712), a celebrated German poet and writer who gained recognition for her lyrical works and contributions to the literary circles of her time.

Another noteworthy individual was Christoph Fritzel (1675-1738), a renowned German architect and builder, who left his mark on the architectural landscape of several cities in the Holy Roman Empire. His masterpieces include the stunning Baroque-style churches and palaces that still stand as architectural marvels today.

In the 18th century, the Fritzel family produced several accomplished musicians and composers. One such figure was Johann Friedrich Fritzel (1732-1798), a respected organist and composer of sacred music, whose works were widely performed in churches across Germany.

As the Fritzel surname spread across Europe, it encountered various regional variations and adaptations, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the regions it traversed. However, its German origins remained deeply rooted in its evolution, carrying with it the echoes of a peaceful and tranquil past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fritzel

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

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

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