What does the surname Frees mean?

The surname Frees means "One who is free or a descendant of someone named Free.". It is of Germanic/English origin.

How common is the Frees surname?

There are approximately 6,000 people with the surname Frees in the United States.

Are there Frees soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 86 soldiers with the Frees surname appear in Civil War records.

Frees

Descriptive

Meaning

One who is free or a descendant of someone named Free.

Etymology

Either derived from the Germanic word 'free' as a descriptive surname, or a patronymic form of the personal name Free. The surname may also relate to someone of free status as opposed to serf or bondsman.

About the Frees Surname

An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly indicating free status or descent from someone named Free. Historical records of this surname are limited and scattered.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 6,000 bearers in the United States #1,589 most common surname

Rare Common

Scattered throughout England and North America, with limited presence in Germanic regions.

Frees Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Frees Surname

A.A. Frees

Genl.

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic/English
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 14th century
Estimated Bearers: 6,000

War Records

86 soldiers with the Frees surname found in Civil War records.

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