Frey

Frey Meaning & Origin

About Frey
The surname Frey is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "vri," meaning "free," and was often used as a nickname for someone who was independent or free-spirited. Additionally, Frey can also be a variant of the Jewish surname "Frei," which means "free" in Yiddish and was often given to Jewish individuals who were emancipated from serfdom or granted citizenship rights. Overall, the surname Frey signifies freedom and independence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Frey: 32,904
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1065
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EY1
🌐 IPA
/freΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frey in Braille

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

The name Frey in braille

How to sign the name Frey using Sign Language

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

The name Frey in sign language

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