Origin Displayed: Dutch-Alt
Origins Available: Dutch-Alt, Dutch, Italian
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fredericks, Frederic, Frederico, Federici, Fredderich, Fredrick, Fridrich, Vreurich, Frydrych, Freidsch, Fritschler, Frickle, Frickel, Fritzman, Fritzmann, Frickmann, Fritzler, Feddinga, Fredreicher, Frederiks and many more.First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Frary, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1636; John Frederick, who immigrated to Virginia in 1651; John Frederick, who settled in the Barbados with his wife and servants in 1680. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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