Fredrick
A surname usually formed from the personal name Frederick, meaning “peaceful ruler.”
The #5,097 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 44,974 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Fredrick is generally a surname taken from the given name Frederick, itself from Old High German elements meaning “peace” and “power, rule.” In many cases the surname arose simply as a family name passed down from a man named Frederick or from a son identified as “Fredrick’s” descendant. The spelling Fredrick is a shorter variant of the more common Frederick.
History
As a surname, Fredrick developed alongside the use of hereditary surnames from given names in English-speaking countries. It is especially common in places where English spelling was simplified or where local records favored shorter forms. The name is related to the widespread Christian and Germanic personal name Frederick, borne by rulers and saints across medieval Europe.
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Fun fact
The underlying personal name Frederick has long royal associations, including several rulers of the Holy Roman Empire and Prussia.