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The surname Freytag was first found in Westphalia, where the name Freytag emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Meaning "Friday" in German (from the Old High German "frijetag",) the name could have been originally given to one who was born on a Friday, but there is another, more likely possibility. At the time when surnames were first appearing, Friday was considered to be an unlucky day, so the name was most likely given to a person who was known for being very unlucky.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Freytag research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1197 is included under the topic Early Freytag History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Freitag, Freytag, Friedag, Frieday, Friedag and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Freytag Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.