| ![Show Contents]() Frayne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of FrayneWhat does the name Frayne mean? The ancient surname Frayne derived its origin from the Old French word fraisne, fresne which means ‘ash-tree’ which denotes 'dweller by an ash-tree’ 1 There are numerous spelling variations from this root. Another source claims the name is from Fresnay, Normandy as the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae lists Roger de Fresnay living there in 1180. Robert and Roger de Fraisnio were later recorded in 1198. 2 Early Origins of the Frayne familyThe surname Frayne was first found in Suffolk where Williara de Fraisn was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1156. A few years later, Thomas del Freisn was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Herefordshire in 1206 and in London, early rolls there show Peter de Frane in 1228. Cristina Freen was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1275 and the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279 list William a la Freyne in Oxfordshire. John del Freyn was recorded in the Assize Rolls for Somerset in 1280. 1 The variants Franey, Freeney and others have the same root origin, but early rolls have typically listed separate entries. By example, William de Freisneto, de Fraisneto was listed in the Pipe Rolls for 1170 and 1176. Ingelrammus del Freinei was found in Herefordshire in the Pipe Rolls of 1204 and one year later, Alicia de Fresnei was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Rutland in 1205. Ingelram del Freidnei, del Frednei was found in the Pipe Rolls for Herefordshire in 1205. In Cambridgeshire, William de Freiney was recorded in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1207 and Reginald de Freney was listed in the Feet of Fines for Rutland in 1244. 1 Early History of the Frayne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frayne research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1140, 1172, 1350, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600, 1824 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Frayne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Frayne Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Frayne have been found, including Frayne, Freyne, Frene, Frenye, Freny, Frenney, Frenny, Frennes, Frenes, Frenye, Frain, Frayn, Fraine and many more. Early Notables of the Frayne familyMore information is included under the topic Early Frayne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Frayne family to IrelandSome of the Frayne family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 119 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Frayne migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Frayne, or a variant listed above:
Frayne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Frayne, who arrived in New York, NY in 1815 3
- William Frayne, who landed in New York, NY in 1815 3
| Frayne migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Frayne Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Michael Frayne, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Himalaya" in 1849 4
- John Frayne, aged 25, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Wanderer" in 1851 5
- Richard Frayne, aged 18, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Wanderer" in 1851 5
- John Frayne, aged 25, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Wanderer" 5
- Richard Frayne, aged 18, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Wanderer" 5
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Frayne (post 1700) | + |
- George Frayne IV (1944-2021), American country singer and keyboardist for Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
- Shawn Frayne, American inventor of the Windbelt, winner of the 2007 Breakthrough Award from the publishers of the magazine, Popular Mechanics
- John G. Frayne (1894-1990), American physicist and sound engineer, awarded a Gordon E. Sawyer Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1983
- Evan Frayne, American actor, known for Crime (2008), Basket Casket (2008) and When Jesse Was Born (2005)
- Henry David Frayne (b. 1965), Irish-American musician
- Steve Frayne (b. 1982), English magician who performs under the stage-name of Dynamo
- The Very Rev David Frayne MA (b. 1992), English clergyman, Provost of Blackburn
- Hilary Mary Frayne CM CVO OOnt (b. 1942), birth name of Hilary Mary Weston, Irish-born, Canadian 26th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (1997-2002)
- Alex Frayne, British-born, Australian film director
- Henry Frayne (b. 1990), Australian track and field athlete who competes in triple jump and long jump, nephew of Bruce Frayne
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The HIMALAYA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Himalaya.htm
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) WANDERER 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Wanderer.htm
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