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Early Origins of the Fredrick family

The surname Fredrick was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk(1254) is on the site of the original church of St.Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II(1039) and Henry V(1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The many variations of this family name started with a 9th century Bishop of Utrecht, and was a hereditary name of the Hohenstaufen ruling family.

Early History of the Fredrick family

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Fredrick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fredericks, Frederic, Frederico, Federici, Fredderich, Fredrick, Fridrich, Vreurich, Frydrych, Freidsch, Fritschler, Frickle, Frickel, Fritzman, Fritzmann, Frickmann, Fritzler, Feddinga, Fredreicher, Frederiks and many more.

Early Notables of the Fredrick family

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Fredrick Ranking

In the United States, the name Fredrick is the 4,753rd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1


United States Fredrick migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fredrick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Steren Fredrick, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1727 aboard the ship "William and Sarah" 2
  • Geoe Fredrick, aged 45, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 2
  • loanis Fredrick, aged 17, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
  • Andres Fredrick, aged 21, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
  • Philip Fredrick, aged 40, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Fredrick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Charles Fredrick, who landed in Tippecanoe County, Ind in 1843 2
  • Rudolph Fredrick, who arrived in Texas in 1850 2
  • Fruno Fredrick, who arrived in Texas in 1850 2
  • Sakam Fredrick, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1854 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Fredrick (post 1700) +

  • Zambolist "Zam" Fredrick Sr. (b. 1959), retired American professional basketball player
  • David Fredrick, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 1996 3
  • Bryan Fredrick, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2008 3
  • Norton Fredrick (1937-2011), Sri Lankan cricketer who represented Ceylon nationally from 1964 until 1968
  • Elmer Fredrick Witte (b. 1896), American Republican politician, Served in the U.S. Navy during World War I; Lawyer; Chair of Pawnee County Republican Party, 1940
  • Francis Fredrick Tapp, American politician, Representative from Tennessee 7th District, 1992 4
  • Dr. John Fredrick Demartini (b. 1954), American researcher, author, educator and founder of the Demartini Institute
  • Ingebrikt Fredrick Grose (1862-1939), American author, college professor and founding president of Concordia College, Minnesota
  • Roy Fredrick Bargy (1894-1974), American composer and pianist
  • Duane Fredrick Maas (1929-1976), American former professional baseball player


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 27) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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