About Friesenhahn
The surname Friesenhahn is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Friesen," meaning "Frisian," and "hahn," meaning "rooster" or "cock." The Frisians were a Germanic ethnic group historically inhabiting the coastal regions of the Netherlands and Germany. The surname Friesenhahn likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with Frisians or had connections to the Frisian region. The addition of "hahn" suggests that the individual may have been associated with the symbol of a rooster, which could represent qualities such as courage, vigilance, or territoriality.
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The surname Friesenhahn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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