Fretzer History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished and ancient surname Fretzer is derived from the Middle High German verb "vretzen," which literally means "to make to eat." The progenitor of this name was likely a servant or a kitchen worker. Alternatively, the name may be related to the Low German "freter," meaning "eater, glutton;" in this case, the name would have been initially bestowed as a nickname on someone with an unusual appetite. Early Origins of the Fretzer familyThe surname Fretzer was first found in the Rhineland, where the name is thought to have emerged. The young Fretzer family was instrumental during this formative period, playing a major role in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of the medieval society of the Rhineland. Early History of the Fretzer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fretzer research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1354, 1473, 1868 and 1941 are included under the topic Early Fretzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fretzer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fretz, Fretzer, Freter, Vretz, Vretzer, Vreter and others. Early Notables of the Fretzer familyNotables with the name Fretzer during this period were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Fretzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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