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.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Frayer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Frayer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.