Frings

Frings is a surname of German origin. The name is found in Germany and among German-speaking communities around the world, and it appears in historical church, civil, and genealogical records. The suffix -ings is a common feature in several Germanic surnames, and the surname may have multiple local or family origins depending on the lineage.

Notable bearers include Josef Frings (1887–1965), a German cardinal who served as Archbishop of Cologne and was created a cardinal in 1946. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in Germany during the mid-20th century and participated in the early sessions of the Second Vatican Council.

Beyond this, Frings is less widely documented in English-language sources, but the name continues to appear in contemporary Germany and among descendants of German communities abroad. As a surname, Frings functions as a family identifier rather than a term with a broader topical meaning, and it is primarily encountered in biographical or genealogical contexts.