Frayer

Frayer Meaning & Origin

About Frayer
The surname Frayer is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "frayeur," meaning "fright" or "terror." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was easily scared or prone to causing fear in others. The name may have also been used to describe someone who worked as a watchman or guard, responsible for keeping others safe from danger. Overall, the surname Frayer likely originated as a descriptive name for someone associated with fear or protection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Frayer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Frayer: 1,013
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frayer 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 Frayer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/freΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frayer in Braille

Here's how to represent Frayer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Frayer in braille

How to sign the name Frayer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Frayer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Frayer in sign language

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