Frotten, an Acadian surname. These Acadians are descendants of 17th. century colonist who settled in the Maritimes, mostly Nova Scotia.

In the past, when few people knew how to write, names such as Frotten were transcribed based on how they were heard by a scribe when people's names were written in public records. This could have led to misspellings of Frotten. Understanding misspellings and spelling variations of the Frotten surname are important to understanding the possible origins of the name. Names like Frotten change in spelling and pronunciation as they travel across communities, family branches, and eras over time.

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This surname of Frotten is an English place name meaning " one who came from Frating a place in County Essex. The name was originally rendered in the Old English form FRAETA, literally meaning the dweller at the settlement near the briar patch. The name is also believed by some to be from the Latin word " frater" meaning a brother, or member of a monastic order.

Various spellings include FROTON,FRAUGTON,FRAUGHTON,FRAUTTEN,FORTIN,FORTEN,FRONTAIN,FRATTER. The earliest of the name on record appears to be FRETINGE (without surname) who was recorded in County Essex in the year 1060. FRATINGA ( without surname ) was listed as a tenant in the Domesday Book of 1086.