Froelig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Froelig belongs to the category of surnames that were derived from nicknames, usually based on a personal or physical characteristic of the initial bearer. In this instance, the name is derived from the Middle High German word "vraelich," which means "happy," or "cheerful." Thus, this surname evolved from a nickname for a merry and cheerful person.

Early Origins of the Froelig family

The surname Froelig was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. They held a family seat at Frolich in Bavaria.

Early History of the Froelig family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Froelig research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1522, 1650, 1692, 1706, 1787, 1793, 1797, 1800, 1803, 1819, 1821, 1827, 1829, 1845, 1851, 1872, 1873, 1878 and 1879 are included under the topic Early Froelig History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Froelig Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Frolick, Frolich, Froelick, Frolicker, Frohlich, Frohlick, Froelig, Froellich, Froellick, Froehlick and many more.

Early Notables of the Froelig family

Prominent among members of the name Froelig in this period include Eva Margareta Frölich (c.1650-1692), a Swedish mystic, a fortune teller, prophet, visionary and Pietistic writer. The Viennese Fröhlich family of four sisters made significant contributions to music. "The eldest, Nanette (Anna), born Sept. 19, 1793, a pupil of Hummel for the piano, and of Hauss and Siboni for singing, became an excellent artist in both branches. From 1819-54 she was teacher of singing at the Conservatoire of Vienna, where she trained many dramatic and concert singers, since celebrated. She will be always gratefully remembered for having induced F. Schubert to write...
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Froelig migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Froelig Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ludewig Froelig, who served with the British troops during the Revolution, and was on record in New York, NY in 1782
Ludewig Froelig, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)