Frazier

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1. Matthew Frazier Aug 19 at 5:55 pm

   Dear Editorial Team,

   I am writing to request a correction to the entry for the surname “Frazier” on your platform.

   Currently, your page lists the meaning of the name as “of the forest men.” This definition is historically incorrect and lacks etymological support. It appears to be an unverified, crowd-sourced myth that has proliferated across the internet.

   The documented historical lineage of the surname Frazier is as follows:

   Origin: It belongs firmly to the Scottish Clan Fraser, arriving via Anglo-Norman knights (originally recorded as “de Fresel”, “de Friselle”).
   True Etymology: Modern etymologists and heraldic scholars trace the name to an Old French place name derived from “frene,” meaning “ash tree.”
   Heraldic Connection: The association with “strawberry” stems from the French word “fraisier” (strawberry plant), which the Fraser clan placed onto their coat of arms.

   Please update your database to reflect the authentic Anglo-Norman and Scottish Clan Fraser history, and remove the unsupported “of the forest men” definition.

   Thank you for maintaining the factual integrity of your content.

   Sincerely,

   Matthew

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2. Kurston Dec 14 at 11:44 am

   We chose Frazier in honor and memory of his paternal grandmother. Her maiden name was Frazier and she’s his guardian angel.

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