indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from location & from nickname)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfraɪz/(English) /frɛis/(Dutch) /frɛ.ys/(Dutch) /fʁiːs/(German) /frɨs/(Polish) [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsFry, Frye, Fries, Frysz, Fryś, Fryderyk, Frederick
Meaning & History
1. English Origin (Variant of Fry or Frye)Fry/Frye comes from Old English frig, meaning free man.It could have been used to distinguish a person who was not a serf or bound to land.Alternatively, it may have been a nickname for someone with a hot temper (as in “to fry”).2. Dutch or German Origin (Variant of Fries)The name Fries or Frys could refer to someone from Friesland, a region in the northern Netherlands.In this context, it means “Frisian”, which is an ethnic or regional identity.3. Polish/Slavic PossibilityIn Polish or Slavic contexts, Frys might be a short form or variation of longer surnames like Frysz or Fryś, which could relate to the given name Fryderyk (English: Frederick).