| ![Show Contents]() Friderick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of FriderickWhat does the name Friderick mean? The Friderick surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived 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. Early Origins of the Friderick familyThe surname Friderick was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Friderick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Friderick research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1601, 1655, 1656, 1679 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Friderick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Friderick Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Friderick are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Friderick include: Frederick, Fredericks, Frederic, Frary and others. Early Notables of the Friderick familyAnother 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Friderick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Friderick migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Friderick or a variant listed above:
Friderick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Conrad Friderick, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 1
- Hanna Adam Friderick, who landed in New York, NY in 1710 1
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
- 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)
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