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There are approximately 44,600 people named Freeman in the UK. That makes it the 184th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 706 are named Freeman.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Status Name

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The Freeman surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

One who enjoys liberty, or is entitled to a franchise, or peculiar privilege, as the freeman of a city or state.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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