How common is the Friedlander surname?

There are approximately 12,000 people with the surname Friedlander in the United States.

Are there Friedlander soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 18 soldiers with the Friedlander surname appear in Civil War records.

Friedlander

Q: What does the surname Friedlander mean?

The surname Friedlander means "A person from Friedland or a dweller in a peaceful land.". It is of German, Jewish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Friedland or a dweller in a peaceful land.

Etymology

Composed of Fried (peace) and Lander (land/country), or derived from Friedland, a region in East Prussia. The suffix -er indicates a person from that place.

About the Friedlander Surname

This surname became particularly prominent among Ashkenazi Jewish families in the 18th and 19th centuries. It reflects both geographical origins and the Jewish naming tradition of adopting place-based surnames.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 12,000 bearers in the United States #1,040 most common surname

Rare Common

Common among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe, also found in Germany.

Friedlander Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Friedlander Surname

T.C. Friedlander

Honorable

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Jewish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 12,000

War Records

18 soldiers with the Friedlander surname found in Civil War records.

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