Fries

Fries is a German surname denoting someone from Frisia, an area along the coastal region of the North Sea stretching from the Netherlands to Germany. The name is a locational surname, reflecting a person's origin or residence in the historical region of Frisia, which encompasses parts of modern-day Netherlands and Germany. This surname is closely related to the Dutch De Vries and the Swedish Friis, both of which share a similar meaning. Fries is a common surname in Germany, particularly in areas near the North Sea coast. The name is also found in the United States and other countries, often carried by descendants of German immigrants. Notable bearers of the surname include American football player Friendly Fries (not a person, but the name is rarely attested in historical records; the Wikipedia entry for "French fries" is an unrelated false result).

• Meaning: Someone from Frisia
• Origin: German
• Type: Locational surname
• Usage regions: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden