Friessen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Friessen

What does the name Friessen mean?

The surname Friessen 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 Friessen family

The surname Friessen 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 Friessen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Friessen 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 Friessen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Friessen 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 Friessen family

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Friessen migration to the United States +

Friessen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ellers Friessen, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1

Friessen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

David Friessen, aged 16, who landed in New York, NY in 1875 1
Anna Friessen, aged 15, who landed in New York, NY in 1875 1
Bernt Friessen, aged 23, who arrived in New York, NY in 1875 1
Cath Friessen, aged 21, who arrived in New York, NY in 1875 1
Helena Friessen, aged 13, who landed in New York, NY in 1875 1
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Friessen migration to Canada +

Friessen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Cornelius Friessen, who landed in Manitoba in 1875
Heinrich Friessen, who arrived in Manitoba in 1875
Henry Friessen, who arrived in Manitoba in 1875
Jacob Friessen, who arrived in Manitoba in 1875
William Friessen, who landed in Manitoba in 1876
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Contemporary Notables of the name Friessen (post 1700) +

Hans Friessen (1949-2023), born as Hans Peter Friessen Wutteke was a Mexican professional player footballer that played for various football clubs in the late 1960s and 1970s

Sources +

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)