Frary History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsFrary is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name Frederick. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames. Early Origins of the Frary familyThe surname Frary was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Frary familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frary research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1601, 1655, 1656, 1679 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Frary History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Frary Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Frary has been recorded under many different variations, including Frederick, Fredericks, Frederic, Frary and others. Early Notables of the Frary familyDistinguished members of the family include
Frary RankingIn the United States, the name Frary is the 17,772nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Frary or a variant listed above: Frary Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Frary Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Prudens simplicitas beat Motto Translation: Prudent simplicity blesses
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