FREER

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Freer

Freer is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Middle English word "frere" meaning "brother". The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a friar or a monk in medieval England.

The first recorded instance of the surname Freer dates back to the early 13th century in Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, with variations in spelling such as Frear, Frere, and Fryer.

Individuals bearing the surname Freer can be found in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Notable figures with the surname Freer include Thomas Freer, an English cricketer, and Angela Freer, a British judge.

Today, the surname Freer continues to be present in the British Isles and among the British diaspora worldwide, reflecting the diverse and rich history of the name.

There are approximately 3,088 people named Freer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,916th most common surname in Britain. Around 47 in a million people in Britain are named Freer.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
David
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Helen
Joanne
Karen
Linda
Margaret
Mary
Nicola
Patricia
Penelope
Rebecca
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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