Frein

Frein Meaning & Origin

About Frein
The surname Frein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vriunt," meaning "friend." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was friendly or sociable. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their amiable nature or who worked in occupations that required good interpersonal skills. Over time, the surname Frein has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Frein: 454
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,811
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/freΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frein in Braille

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

The name Frein in braille

How to sign the name Frein using Sign Language

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

The name Frein in sign language

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