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Frederick name meaning
First Name
263k
in the U.S.
since 1880
263k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
41k
in the U.S.
in 2010
41k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Frederick mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Frederick
User Submitted Origins
English
52%
German
20%
African
16%
Zimbabwe
9%
Canadian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from Ghana and the United States, the name Frederick is of Canadian origin and means "Peaceful ruler".
- A user from Canada says the name Frederick is of Canadian origin and means "Peaceful leader".
- According to a user from Aruba, the name Frederick means "Power by peace!. In Dutch : macht door vrede!".
- A user from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Frederick is of English origin and means "Gift of god".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
Wiktionary
From German Friedrich and influenced by Latin Fridericus, from Old High German Fridurih, from Proto-Germanic *Friþurīks (“peaceful ruler”).
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A town in Weld County, Colorado.
- A tiny city in Rice County, Kansas.
- A city, the county seat of Frederick County, Maryland, United States.
- A ghost town in Macomb County, Michigan.
- An unincorporated community in Miami County, Ohio, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States.
- A town in Brown County, South Dakota.
Frederick was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Frederick
Notable Persons Named Frederick
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an abolitionism in the united states, suffragette, author, editing, diplomat, abolitionist, suffragist, and editor. Frederick was given the name Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey in 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland, U.S. He left this life on February 20th, 1895.
Fred Trump
Fred Trump was a founder of elizabeth trump & son co., the trump organization, and founder ofelizabeth trump & son co. Fred was given the name Frederick Christ Trump by his parent Frederick Trump on October 11th, 1905 in Woodhaven, New York, U.S. He passed away on June 25th, 1999.
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire was a dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, percussionist, and dance. His career lasted from 1904 to 1981. Fred was given the name Frederick Austerlitz on May 10th, 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. He passed away on June 22nd, 1987.
Frederick Trump
Frederick Trump was a businessman. Frederick was born on March 14th, 1869 in Kallstadt. He died on March 30th, 1918.
Frederick II
Frederick II was royalty. He was most active from 1740 to 1786. Frederick was born as the child of Frederick William I of Prussia and Sophia Dorothea of Hanover on January 24th, 1712 in Berlin, Prussia. He died on August 17th, 1786.
Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin is a rock music, hip hop music, rap rock, rap metal, heavy metal music, and country music record producer. He plays Electric guitar, Piano, and Sampler (musical instrument). His most notable accomplishments were from 1982 to present. Rick was given the name Frederick Jay Rubin on March 10th, 1963 in Long Beach, New York. Rick is also known as DJ Double R.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Frederick
Notable Persons With the Last Name Frederick
Frederick
Frederick was royalty. He holds the title Prince of Wales. Frederick was born as the child of George II of Great Britain and Caroline of Ansbach on February 1st, 1707 in Hanover. He passed away on March 31st, 1751.
Prince Frederick
Prince Frederick was royalty. He holds the title Duke of York and Albany. Prince was born as the child of George III of the United Kingdom and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on August 16th, 1763 in St James's Palace. He passed away on January 5th, 1827.
Prince Augustus Frederick
Prince Augustus Frederick was royalty. He holds the title Duke of Sussex. Prince was born as the child of George III of the United Kingdom and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on January 27th, 1773 in Buckingham Palace. He breathed his last breath on April 21st, 1843.
Henry Frederick
Henry Frederick was royalty. He holds the title Prince of Wales; Duke of Rothesay. Henry was born as the child of James VI, I, and Anne of Denmark on February 19th, 1594 in Stirling Castle, Scotland. He left this life on November 6th, 1612.
Adolf Frederick
Adolf Frederick was royalty. His most notable accomplishments were from 1751 to 1771. Adolf was born as the child of Christian August of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince of Eutin, and Margravine Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach on May 14th, 1710 in Gottorf Castle. He died on February 12th, 1771.
Lynne Frederick
Lynne Frederick was an actor and actress. She was most prominent from 1970 to 1979. Lynne was given the name Lynne Maria Frederick on July 25th, 1954 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK. She breathed her last breath on April 27th, 1994.
Common last names for Frederick
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Frederick | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 80.13% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 14.07% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.82% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.94% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.42% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Frederick
People with the last name Frederick are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Frederick
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