Friele (surname)

Friele is a surname of Norwegian origin. Notable people with the surname include:

• Christian Friele (1821–1899), Norwegian newspaper editor
• Einar Friele (1901–1944), Norwegian resistance member
• Herman Friele (born 1943), Norwegian politician
• Johan Friele (1866–1927), Norwegian sailor
• Karen-Christine Friele (1935–2021), Norwegian gay rights activist