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This article refers to the surname of a family originating in northern Italy. For other uses see Friz (disambiguation)The surname Friz derives from Fritz diminutive of the German name Friederich (Frederick) originating from the Old Germanic 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 Italy.
