Genetic evidence, along with traditional research into the likely Continental ancestral homeland of the British families surnamed Frame, Freme, Freame etc. and the Fremaux, Fremault (northern France and Flanders), suggests that the ‘framea’ used by Germanic warriors in the pre-Migration Period, is the most likely source from which the surnames Frame, Freame, Fremault etc., were derived.  As stated by Robert Ferguson in his book, when quoting Förstemann:  ‘Tacitus tells us that the Germans were generally armed with a short spear, adapted either for close or distant fighting, and which was called in their language framea. From this word, apparently allied to the Modern German pfriem, Förstemann derives the following ancient names, which are mostly Frankish.’ FRAM. Spear. SIMPLE FORMS English:         FRAME, FREEM.         French:         FRÉMY, FREMEAUX, FROMMÉ, FORME.  This not-for-profit worldwide Project was established in 2006 for those with the ‘Framea’ (Spear) surname variants and our Project administrators are volunteers. Our preferred test is the Big Y-700 which must be done by a male who carries the Frame or variant surname by natural descent. This Project utilises Y-DNA testing to identify which families carrying these surnames are genetically related to one another. A Y-DNA test, which analyzes the Y chromosome passed from father to son, just as the surname, offers several benefits, particularly for genealogical and ancestral research. Here are the key advantages: 1. Trace Paternal Lineage: Y-DNA tests can trace your direct paternal line (father’s father’s father, etc.) back thousands of years, revealing your paternal haplogroup and deep ancestral origins. 2. Identify Surnames and Family Connections: By comparing your Y-DNA results with others in the FTDNA database, you can find matches with individuals sharing a common male ancestor, often confirming or discovering surname connections. 3. Discover Ancestral Migration Patterns: The test provides insights into the geographic origins and migration routes of your paternal ancestors, linking you to specific regions or populations. 4. Verify Paternal Relationships: Y-DNA testing can confirm biological relationships, such as whether two males share a common paternal ancestor, useful for resolving questions about paternity or distant cousins. 5. Contribute to Genetic Genealogy: Your results can help build family trees and connect with distant relatives, contributing to collaborative genealogy projects. 6. Explore Deep Ancestry: Y-DNA tests reveal your place in the human family tree, showing how your paternal line connects to ancient populations or historical events.