2000
#48,380
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 410
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Frid
A Swedish surname meaning "peace" or "freedom."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 463 Americans carry the last name Frid. That puts it at #54,978 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 740,290 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Frid surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Frid with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
463
1 in 740,290
Census rank
#54,978
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
404
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 404 bearers of the surname Frid in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 54978th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Frid, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Frid
The surname FRID is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "frið", meaning peace or security. The name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a peaceful area or who worked as a peacekeeper or law enforcer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FRID can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1190, where a person named Willelmus Frid is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in Yorkshire, England.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Frid, Fryd, and Fryde. These variations can be found in medieval records and documents from different parts of England, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire and the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire.
The FRID surname is also believed to be connected to certain place names in England, such as Fridaythorpe and Fridley, both of which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.
One notable bearer of the FRID surname was John Frid (c. 1490 - c. 1550), who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another historical figure with this surname was Thomas Frid (1633 - 1690), a renowned English cartographer and surveyor who was responsible for mapping various parts of England and Wales during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the FRID surname gained further recognition with the birth of Sir John Frid (1736 - 1809), a British naval officer who played a significant role in several battles against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and military achievements.
Another notable bearer of the FRID surname was Mary Frid (1788 - 1867), a prominent English philanthropist and social reformer who worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the poor and advocated for better education and healthcare for women and children.
The FRID surname has also been associated with various notable figures in more recent history, such as the British actor Jonathan Frid (1924 - 2012), best known for his role as Barnabas Collins in the gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows".
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frid
Among Census respondents with the surname Frid, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Frid bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Frid surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 361
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 25
- Two or more races2.5% · 10
- Black or African American1.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Frid
Frid appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#54,530
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 378
-32 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 6,150 places
2020
#54,978
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 404
+26 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 448 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,380 | 410 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #54,530 | 378 | 0.13 | -32 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 6,150 places |
| 2020 | #54,978 | 404 | 0.14 | +26 bearers (+6.9%) | Down 448 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Frid surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,530 | #54,978 | -0.8% |
| Count | 378 | 404 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.14 | 4.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Frid bearers went from 378 to 404 (+6.9% change). The surname moved down 448 positions in the national ranking, going from #54,530 to #54,978.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Frid
FAQ
Frid surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Frid?
Name Census estimates that about 463 living Americans carry the surname Frid. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 740,290 residents.
How common is Frid?
Frid ranks #54,978 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 404 people with the surname Frid. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (463), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Frid.
Has Frid become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Frid went from 378 recorded bearers to 404. That is an increase of 26 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #54,530 to #54,978.
What does the Census say about the background of Frid?
Among Census respondents with the surname Frid, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Frid in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (361 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Frid appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Hispanic (6.2%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Frid (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Frid mean?
A Swedish surname meaning "peace" or "freedom." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Frid (0.14 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Frid?
You can see how many people have the surname Frid on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.