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Friz derives from ''

Fritz Fritz is a common German language, German male name. The name originated as a German diminutive of Friedrich (given name), Friedrich or Frederick (given name), Frederick (''Der Alte Fritz'', and ''Stary Fryc'' were common nicknames for King Fred ...

'',

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of the

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name ''Friederich'' (

Frederick Frederick may refer to: People * Frederick (given name), the name Given name Nobility = Anhalt-Harzgerode = * Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Harzgerode (1613–1670) = Austria = * Frederick I, Duke of Austria (Babenberg), Duke of Austria fro ...

), originating from the

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''Frithurik'', composed of the prefix ''frithu'' ("peace", "friendship": Friede, in German) and the suffix ''rikia'' ("lord", "prince"), meaning "Lord of Peace", "The One who assures peace". The surname is diffused in the Adige Valley in northern

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. It is a German surname which established originally in the Region of

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on the comune di Garniga (town of Garniga).

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;Surname * Anna Friz (born 1970), Canadian artist *

Clyde Nelson Friz Clyde Nelson Friz (1867–1942) was an architect in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, who was active in his field from 1900 until his death in 1942. He is noted for designing the main Enoch Pratt Free Library Branch, the Scottish Rite Temple with Joh ...

(1867–1942), American architect * Manuela Friz (born 1978), Italian ice hockey player *

Max Friz Max Friz (October 1, 1883 – June 9, 1966) was a German mechanical engineer specializing in engine design. He was the key contributor of engine design and innovation that led to the founding of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) in 1917. Early ...

(1883–1966), German engineer * Peter Friz (born 1974), German mathematician ;Given name *

Friz Freleng Isadore "Friz" Freleng (; August 21, 1905May 26, 1995), credited as I. Freleng early in his career, was an American animator, cartoonist, Film director, director, Film producer, producer, and composer known for his work at Warner Bros. Cartoons ...

(1906–1995), American animator

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