Freis

Freis Meaning & Origin

About Freis
The surname Freis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vrīs," meaning "peace." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a peaceful or peace-loving person. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their calm and harmonious nature or who worked in a profession related to peacekeeping or diplomacy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Freis: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/friz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Freis in Braille

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

The name Freis in braille

How to sign the name Freis using Sign Language

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

The name Freis in sign language

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