About the Freye Surname

Behind the Freye surname stands Frey, a German name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. The name is generally explained as “Free man”. Freye adds “e” to Frey, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

The same family of names includes Frei and Fry.

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