Frape History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Frape

The name Frape is an ancient French name that was given to a Breton person who was a person who was a string warrior. The name Frape is derived from the Old French verb "frappiller," which means to "strike furiously." It was generally bestowed upon one given to making loud noises and creating a disturbance.

Early Origins of the Frape family

Early History of the Frape family

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Frape Spelling Variations

History has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Frape, some of which include Frapier, Frappier, Frappié, Frappart, Frapillon, Frapilion, Frapard, Frapié, Frappa and many more.

Early Notables of the Frape family

Augustin-Etienne Frappier, son of Augustin, lord of Chassenay, who was born in Donzy (Nièvre) and was ordained priest in 1746. Joseph-Pierre Frapard, born in Charlemont in 1768, was a Baron and colonel. He participated in all of the campaigns of the Revolution in the armies of the North and the Rhine. In 1808 Napoleon named him Baron of the Empire. Leon-Marie Frapié was a leather engraver and jewelry manufacturer. His son Leon-Eugene was a writer and left twenty-three novels behind...
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