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Where did the English Frederick family come from? What is the English Frederick family crest and coat of arms? When did the Frederick family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Frederick family history?

The ancient Anglo-Saxon surname Frederick came from the baptismal name Frederick. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.

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The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Frederick has been recorded under many different variations, including Frederick, Fredericks, Frederic, Frary and others.

First found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from very early times.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frederick research. Another 287 words(20 lines of text) covering the year 1273 is included under the topic Early Frederick History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Frederick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Frederick or a variant listed above:

Frederick Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Xpian Frederick, who landed in Virginia in 1649
  • Christian Frederick, who arrived in Maryland in 1650
  • John Frederick, who immigrated to Virginia in 1651
  • Jim Frederick, who arrived in Virginia in 1651
  • John Frederick, who settled in Barbados with his wife and servants in 1680

Frederick Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Peter Frederick, who came to New York State in 1710
  • Anna Maria Frederick, aged 45, landed in New York in 1710
  • John Conrad Frederick, aged 13, landed in New York in 1710
  • John Peter Frederick, aged 14, arrived in New York in 1710
  • Andreas Frederick, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738


Frederick Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Wilhelm Frederick, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1804
  • Joseph Frederick, who arrived in Charleston, SC in 1812
  • Edward Frederick, who arrived in New York in 1829
  • Elis Frederick, aged 51, landed in Ohio in 1833
  • Franz Frederick, who landed in America in 1835


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  • Pauline Frederick (1906-1990), United Nations correspondent for the National Broadcasting Company
  • Benjamin Todd Frederick (1834-1903), American miner, businessman, real estate agent, and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives
  • Kevin Albert Francis Frederick (b. 1976), retired American professional baseball player
  • Carole Denise Frederick (1952-2001), American singer
  • Major-General Robert Tryon Frederick (1907-1970), American Commanding General US Troops in Vienna (1948), Commander of the 1st Special Service Force, a US/Canadian joint force better known as the Devil's Brigade
  • Samuel Frederick, retired English football player for Manchester City
  • Kelly Frederick (b. 1978), Antigua and Barbudan football player


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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Prudens simplicitas beat
Motto Translation: Prudent simplicity blesses

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  2. Burke, Sir Bernard. General Armory Of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today. Print.
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  8. Shirley, Evelyn Philip. Noble and Gentle Men of England Or Notes Touching The Arms and Descendants of the Ancient Knightley and Gentle Houses of England Arranged in their Respective Counties 3rd Edition. Westminster: John Bowyer Nichols and Sons, 1866. Print.
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The Frederick Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Frederick Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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