Friesen Surname Guide

There is no single Friesen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

What Friesen means

The name Friesen is closely linked to Fries. The name is usually explained as “One who came from Frisia, in northern Germany”.

The ending -en in Friesen is a typical German derivative of the root behind Fries. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. The same family of names includes Friese and Friess. The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Friesen with 7,512 bearers, at rank 4,721.

Research your Friesen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.