Summary
The surname 'FREY' is of German origin and is derived from the old Germanic word 'Fro', meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It was originally a personal name given to someone who held a position of authority or belonged to a noble family. Over time, the surname spread across different regions and has various pronunciations and spellings.There are
32904
Freys in the USAFrey is the
1065th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Frey
JosefFrey
Josef Frey was a German politician and member of the European Parliament.JoannaFrey
Joanna Frey is an American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Elementary' and 'The Americans'.PeterFrey
Peter Frey is a German journalist and television presenter, and the editor-in-chief of ZDF.VoltaireFrey
Voltaire Frey was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri.HugoFrey
Hugo Frey was a French-born British film producer and founder of the British Film Academy.ThomasFrey
Thomas Frey is a futurist and executive director of the DaVinci Institute, a think tank.GertrudeFrey
Gertrude Frey was an Austrian opera singer known for her performances of Mozart's works.HeatherFrey
Heather Frey is a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of Smash + Tess, a clothing brand.StefanFrey
Stefan Frey is a Swiss lawyer and politician who serves as a member of the Grand Council of Basel-City.CarolineFrey
Caroline Frey is a French winemaker and owner of Château La Lagune in the Bordeaux region.Frey Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Frey' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'vreier,' meaning 'free' or 'at liberty'. It was likely originally a nickname for someone who was independent or had personal freedom.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Frey' is most commonly found in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, reflecting its Germanic origins. It can also be found in other German-speaking regions and communities around the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Frey' include 'Freye', 'Freij', 'Freytag', 'Freitag', 'Freyberger', 'Freymann', 'Freyre', 'Freymuth', 'Freyland', and 'Freya'.