About Defriese
The surname Defriese is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Friso," which was a given name in the Frisian region of the Netherlands. The name "Friso" itself is believed to have originated from the Old Germanic word "frisa," meaning "curly-haired" or "curly-headed." Over time, the surname Defriese came to be associated with individuals who were either from the Frisian region or had ancestral ties to it.
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