About Frater
The surname Frater is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "frater," meaning "brother." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who had a close relationship with a religious brotherhood or who acted in a brotherly manner. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's connection to a religious order or their reputation for brotherly qualities.
The surname Frater is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frater 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 Frater is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Frater in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Frater using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.