Frayne

Descriptive

Meaning

A stranger or foreigner.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'frayne' or Middle English 'frayne,' meaning stranger or outsider. It may also relate to the Norman word for a foreign or non-local person.

About the Frayne Surname

An English surname of Norman influence denoting someone who was foreign or a stranger to a community. The name appears sporadically in medieval English records.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and Ireland, with scattered presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Frayne Surname

Hugh Frayne