About Frail
The surname Frail is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "frail," meaning weak or delicate. It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who was physically frail or delicate in nature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. The surname Frail may also have been used metaphorically to describe someone who was emotionally or mentally fragile.
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The surname Frail is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frail based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Frail is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Frail in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Frail using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.