About Friest
The surname Friest is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vrist" or "vriste," meaning "ankle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive or injured ankle. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Friest are likely to have ancestors who were known for their ankle-related characteristics or injuries.
The surname Friest is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Friest 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 Friest is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Friest in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Friest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.