What does the surname Freyer mean?

The surname Freyer means "One who is free or a person of free status.". It is of Germanic origin.

How common is the Freyer surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Freyer in the United States.

Are there Freyer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 26 soldiers with the Freyer surname appear in Civil War records.

Freyer

Descriptive

Meaning

One who is free or a person of free status.

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic word 'frei' or 'free' meaning free, with the agent suffix '-er' indicating a person. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone of free status or a free agent.

About the Freyer Surname

A Germanic surname derived from the word for free, likely indicating someone of free status or free standing in medieval society. The name appears in German records with moderate frequency.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Germanic regions, particularly Germany and Austria, with secondary presence in North America.

Freyer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Freyer Surname

Frank Barrows Freyer

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

26 soldiers with the Freyer surname found in Civil War records.

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