William Fritsch

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Fritsch — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Fritsch is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The surname Fritsch: Fritsch is a German surname. Like Fritsche, Fritzsch and Fritzsche, it is a patronymic derived from Friedrich. As an author citation in botany, it refers to Karl Fritsch (1864–1934). Ahasverus Fritsch (1629–1701), German jurist, poet and hymn writer Antonin Fritsch (1832–1913), Czech palaeontologist Bayley Fritsch (born 1996), professional Australian rules footballer Bernard Joseph Fritsch (1881–1951), Australian rules footballer Brad Fritsch (born 1977), Canadian professional golfer Eberhard Ludwig Cäsar Fritsch (died 1974), editor and publisher of the pro-Nazi monthly magazine in Argentina D. William is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name William reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: William

Meaning: strong protector

Germanic

From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.

Surname: Fritsch

Slavic

Fritsch is a German surname. Like Fritsche, Fritzsch and Fritzsche, it is a patronymic derived from Friedrich. As an author citation in botany, it refers to Karl Fritsch (1864–1934). Ahasverus Fritsch (1629–1701), German jurist, poet and hymn writer Antonin Fritsch (1832–1913), Czech palaeontologist Bayley Fritsch (born 1996), professional Australian rules footballer Bernard Joseph Fritsch (1881–1951), Australian rules footballer Brad Fritsch (born 1977), Canadian professional golfer Eberhard Ludwig Cäsar Fritsch (died 1974), editor and publisher of the pro-Nazi monthly magazine in Argentina D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name William is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name William by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name William has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Will
  • Bill
  • Willy
  • Billy
  • Guillaume
  • Wilhelm
  • Guillermo

Notable People Named William Fritsch

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for William Fritsch:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name William?
The first name William originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
When was William most popular?
The name William reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Fritsch?
The surname Fritsch originates from Slavic. Fritsch is a German surname. Like Fritsche, Fritzsch and Fritzsche, it is a patronymic derived from Friedrich. As an author citation in botany, it refers to Karl Fritsch (1864–1934). Ahasverus Fritsch (1629–1701), German jurist, poet and hymn writer Antonin Fritsch (1832–1913), Czech palaeontologist Bayley Fritsch (born 1996), professional Australian rules footballer Bernard Joseph Fritsch (1881–1951), Australian rules footballer Brad Fritsch (born 1977), Canadian professional golfer Eberhard Ludwig Cäsar Fritsch (died 1974), editor and publisher of the pro-Nazi monthly magazine in Argentina D.
What are the origins of the name William Fritsch?
The name William Fritsch combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Fritsch originates from Slavic.
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