About Frere
The surname Frere is of French origin and is derived from the word "frère," meaning "brother" in French. It was originally a nickname or occupational name given to someone who was a member of a religious order or someone who had a close association with a religious brotherhood. The surname Frere may also have been used as a term of endearment or as a nickname for someone who displayed brotherly qualities.
The surname Frere is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frere 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 Frere is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Frere in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Frere using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.