About Fries
The surname Fries is of German origin and is derived from the word "Friesen," which refers to the Frisians, an ancient Germanic ethnic group. The Frisians were known for their seafaring and trading skills, and their name likely originated from the Old Frisian word "frēsa," meaning "free." As a surname, Fries may have been used to denote someone of Frisian descent or someone who hailed from the region of Friesland in present-day Germany and the Netherlands.
The surname Fries is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fries 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 Fries in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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