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Help[Surname] Re: Freij
in reply to a message by Linnea
Freij is a Frisian surname which has the same meaning as German Frei whose origin you'll find at http://www.ancestry.com/facts/frei-family-history.ashx
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It's not a Frisian surname, it's the Dutch spelling of a German surname. Being Dutch myself, and knowing the difference between typical Dutch surnames and typical Frisian surnames (and I do know about Frisian, since Friesland is a Dutch province), I should know.
But well, in addition to Marc's link (which is American and commercial, not necessarily scientific, by the way), here's also a useful link. It's mainly in Dutch, unfortunately, but it's one of the best and highly regarded scientific websites for Dutch surnames (and some German ones as well, mainly those of German immigrants). Frisian surnames are included there as well, of course, since Friesland is a Dutch province. :)
http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfb/index.php?taal=eng
But well, in addition to Marc's link (which is American and commercial, not necessarily scientific, by the way), here's also a useful link. It's mainly in Dutch, unfortunately, but it's one of the best and highly regarded scientific websites for Dutch surnames (and some German ones as well, mainly those of German immigrants). Frisian surnames are included there as well, of course, since Friesland is a Dutch province. :)
http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfb/index.php?taal=eng
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Thank you for the information and link. It was very helpful.
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