Friedrichsen Family Crest & Name History

Behind the Friedrichsen surname stands Friedrich, a German name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. The family name meaning is “Peaceful ruler”, the same as for Friedrich.

Friedrichsen and Friedrich

Friedrichsen adds a patronymic ending to Friedrich, marking ‘son of’ or ‘of the family of’. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Friederichsen, Friedrichson and Friedrichs.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Friedrichsen surname had 808 bearers.

Friedrichsen coat of arms

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