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![Show Contents]() Frizzell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Frizzell family can trace its noble origins to the Italian region of Tuscany. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most traditional type of family name found in the region of Tuscany is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, local surnames are also found. Local names, which are the least frequent of the major types of surnames found in Italy, are derived from a place-name where the original bearer once resided or held land. Often Italian local surnames bore the prefix "di," which signifies emigration from one place to another, but does not necessarily denote nobility. Early Origins of the Frizzell familyThe surname Frizzell was first found in the city of Florence, with Federigo Federighi during the early 14th century. Early History of the Frizzell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frizzell research. The years 1346, 1421, 1454, 1490 and 1528 are included under the topic Early Frizzell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Frizzell Spelling VariationsIn comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Frizzell include Federici, Federico, Federigi, Federighi, Federigo, Fenderico, Fedrici, Fedrizzi, Federzoni, Fedrigo, Fedrigoni, Fedrigon, Ferdico, Ferrighi, Frigo, Frighi, Frigato, Frigatti, Frizzi, Frizzotti, Frizzone, Frizzera, Frizzarin, Frizzell, Frizzelli, Frizelli and many more. Early Notables of the Frizzell familyProminent among members of the family was Antonio Federighi, born in Siena in 1490. He was a famous sculptor and architect, and was assistant to Jacopo della Quercia in works for the cathedral at Siena. One of these works is Sibilla Eritrea, which was done in marble. Benedetto Federici of Ferrara was known as "Durante" because his family had owned the Durante...
Another 62 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Frizzell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Frizzell RankingIn the United States, the name Frizzell is the 4,311st most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1
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An examination into the immigration and passenger lists has discovered a number of people bearing the name Frizzell:
Frizzell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Annie Frizzell, aged 30, originally from County Down, arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Furnessia" from Glasgow, Scotland 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Frizzell (post 1700) | + |
- William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell (1928-1975), American country music singer-songwriter, posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982
- Henry F. Frizzell (1839-1904), Union Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
- Gregory Kent Frizzell (b. 1956), United States federal judge
- Andee Frizzell, American actress
- John Frizzell (b. 1966), American film and television composer
- David Frizzell (b. 1941), American country music singer
- William Jasper Frizzell (b. 1962), former American football defensive back
- James W. Frizzell, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for Governor of Maryland, 1907; Prohibition Candidate for U.S. Senator from Maryland, 1916 3
- H. R. Frizzell, American politician, Mayor of Rutherford, New Jersey, 1932 3
- H. E. Frizzell, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964 3
- ... (Another 13 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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- Mrs. Isabelle Frizzell (1835-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
- Mr. Alfred J. Frizzell (1866-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
- Mrs. Gertrude Frizzell (1873-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
- Miss Laura Frizzell (1900-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
- Master Gordon Frizzell (1905-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
USS Arizona - Mr. Robert Niven Frizzell, American Seaman Second Class from Alabama, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 5
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