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Etymology of Frape

What does the name Frape mean?

The name Frape is an ancient French name that was given to a Breton person who was a person who was a string warrior. The name Frape is derived from the Old French verb "frappiller," which means to "strike furiously." It was generally bestowed upon one given to making loud noises and creating a disturbance.

Early Origins of the Frape family

The surname Frape was first found in Britanny (Bretagne).

Early History of the Frape family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frape research. The years 1746, 1768, 1808, 1813, 1850, 1855 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Frape History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Frape Spelling Variations

History has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Frape, some of which include Frapier, Frappier, Frappié, Frappart, Frapillon, Frapilion, Frapard, Frapié, Frappa and many more.

Early Notables of the Frape family

Notable amongst this name at this time was Augustin-Etienne Frappier, son of Augustin, lord of Chassenay, who was born in Donzy (Nièvre) and was ordained priest in 1746. Joseph-Pierre Frapard, born in Charlemont in 1768, was a Baron and colonel. He participated in all of the campaigns of the Revolution in the armies of the North and the Rhine. In 1808 Napoleon named him baron of the Empire. Leon-Marie Frapié was a leather engraver and jewelry manufacturer. His son Leon-Eugene...
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Frape migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Frape Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • James Frape, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Magdalena" 1


  1. South Australian Register Friday 26th August 1853. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Magdalena 1853. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/magdalena1853.shtml


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