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Early Origins of the Fraire family

The surname Fraire was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Fraire family

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Fraire Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Freir, Freier, Freire, Friere, Frier, Frieer, Freyer and many more.

Early Notables of the Fraire family

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Fraire Ranking

In the United States, the name Fraire is the 11,074th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Fraire family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Frayer, who arrived in Virginia in 1672; Adam Fryer, who settled in Virginia in 1674; John Freere, who settled in Maryland in 1679; Anne Fryer, who came to Virginia in 1702.



  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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