Fredricksen

Fredricksen is a surname of Scandinavian origin. It is a patronymic name formed from the given name Frederick, meaning “ruler of peace.” The suffix -sen, common in Danish and Norwegian naming, denotes “son of.” In practice, Fredricksen has appeared in several Northern European spelling variants, such as Frederiksen and Fredriksen, reflecting regional pronunciation and orthography.

The name is most common in Denmark and the United States, with bearers also found in Norway and other parts of Northern Europe as well as among descendants of emigrants.

Notable usage includes Carl Fredricksen, a fictional character in the 2009 Pixar film Up, where he is depicted as an elderly widower embarking on an adventure. The surname has broader presence in fictional and real-world contexts, though detailed biographical entries beyond widely recognized fictional figures are limited.