Fritsch History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsSimilar to many German family names, the distinguished surname Fritsch is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Germany were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. German patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is "-ez." The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The surname Fritsch is derived from the Old German personal name Friedrich, which is composed of the elements "fridu" meaning "peace" or "safety", and "rihhi," meaning "powerful." Early Origins of the Fritsch familyThe surname Fritsch was first found in Saxony, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century on the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Fritsch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fritsch research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1547, 1590, 1629, 1665, 1701, 1730, 1742 and 1775 are included under the topic Early Fritsch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fritsch Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Frisch, Frische, Fritsch, Fritsche, Fritschl, Frischi (Switzerland) and many more. Early Notables of the Fritsch familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fritsch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fritsch RankingIn the United States, the name Fritsch is the 10,227th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Fritsch is ranked the 1,063rd most popular surname with an estimated 5,072 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Fritsch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Fritsch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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