About Friends
The surname Friends is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "frend" or "frendes," meaning "friend." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was friendly or sociable. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, indicating a family's association with the qualities of friendship and camaraderie.
The surname Friends is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Friends 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 Friends in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Friends using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.