Friesendorf History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Friesendorf

What does the name Friesendorf mean?

The surname Friesendorf is name that may have a few different sources. In some instances it is derived from the name of the region of Friesland, and would refer to someone who came from that region. Friesland is located on the coast of the North Sea, and stretches from the Netherlands in the east to Denmark in the north. In the Swabian-Swiss dialects, the word "friesen" means "to dig ditches," and the name may have derived from the occupation of its original bearer.

Early Origins of the Friesendorf family

The surname Friesendorf was first found in Switzerland, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region.

Early History of the Friesendorf family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Friesendorf research. Another 409 words (29 lines of text) covering the years 1409, 1578, 1592, 1653, 1702, 1703, 1705, 1752, 1757, 1763, 1783, 1785 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Friesendorf History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Friesendorf Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Friesen, Fries, Friese, Freese, Frees, Freesen, Frehse, Frese, Fresen, Fresenius (Latin), Frieser, Friess, Friesse and many more.

Early Notables of the Friesendorf family

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Migration of the Friesendorf family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Melchier Fries, arrived in Philadelphia in 1733. Jacob Friese arrived in Philadelphia in 1754; while Johannes Friess landed there in 1738 and Ellers Friessen came in 1753. Numerous bearers of the variation Friesen settled in New York State in 1878..