About Fribourg
The surname Fribourg is of French origin and is derived from the name of a city in Switzerland called Fribourg. The name Fribourg is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "fridu" meaning "peace" and the word "burg" meaning "fortress" or "castle." Therefore, the surname Fribourg likely originated as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near or was associated with the city of Fribourg, or it could have been a surname given to someone who was known for their peaceful nature or lived in a peaceful place.
The surname Fribourg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fribourg based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fribourg in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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