FRIER
Frier
Frier is a surname of English and Scottish origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to have occupational roots, derived from the Old French word "frier," meaning "friar" or "brother." The surname may have been bestowed upon individuals associated with religious or monastic orders in the medieval period.
The earliest recorded instances of the Frier surname date back to the 13th century in England and Scotland. Variants of the name include Fryer and Fryar, reflecting historical linguistic evolution and regional differences.
Throughout history, bearers of the Frier surname have been noted in various records, including church registers, census data, and heraldic documents. The name has been particularly prevalent in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Scotland.
Notable individuals with the surname Frier have made contributions to various fields, including art, literature, politics, and academia. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical origins.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Frier can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. The name serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of British surnames and their enduring presence in modern society.
There are approximately 495 people named Frier in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Frier.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Malcolm
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanna
- Julie
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Tracey
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Freer
- Frear
- Frere
- Frair
- Frare
- Firer
- Farer
- Forer
- Fraier
- Fraer
- Freir
- Frie
- Friera
- Friere
- Fahrer
- Fairer
- Farar
- Farara
- Farari
- Farier
- Farrar
- Farrara
- Farrare
- Farrari
- Farrer
- Farrier
- Farrior
- Farrir
- Farror
- Fayrer
- Fearer
- Fehrer
- Ferari
- Ferariu
- Ferarrio
- Feraru
- Fereira
- Ferer
- Ferera
- Ferrar
- Ferrara
- Ferrare
- Ferrari
- Ferrario
- Ferraro
- Ferreira
- Ferreiro
- Ferreirra
- Ferrer
- Ferrera
- Ferreri
- Ferreria
- Ferrero
- Ferreyra
- Ferrier
- Ferriera
- Ferriere
- Ferriero
- Ferrior
- Feurer
- Feurier
- Feyrer
- Fieraru
- Firrier
- Forero
- Forrer
- Forror
- Fourier
- Fourrier
- Frares
- Frary
- Frayer
- Frayier
- Freare
- Frears
- Freary
- Freear
- Freere
- Freers
- Frei
- Freier
- Freire
- Freris
- Frerk
- Freuer
- Freyer
- Freyr
- Freyre
- Friar
- Friars
- Friers
- Friery
- Friez
- Frior
- Frower
- Fruer
- Fryar
- Fryer
- Fryers
- Fuehrer
- Fuhrer
- Furer
- Furrer
- Furrier
- Fyrer
- Varier
- Varrier
- Vearer
- Verer
- Verier
- Verrier
- Verriere
- Verriour
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.