Frankel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Frankel family

The surname Frankel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Frankl was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Frankel family

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Frankel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Frankel, Frankell, Frankle, Franklle and others.

Early Notables of the Frankel family

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Frankel Ranking

the United States, the name Frankel is the 5,621^st most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Frankel migration to the United States +

Frankel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Robert Frankel, who settled in Galveston Texas in 1846
Robert Frankel, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1846 2
Jacob Frankel, who arrived in San Francisco in 1871
Jacob Frankel, aged 42, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1871 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Frankel (post 1700) +

David Frankel (b. 1959), American Academy Award winning director, editor, screenwriter, executive producer, best known for his work on The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Hope Springs (2012), Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022)
Max Frankel (1930-2025), American Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and executive editor of The New York Times (1986-1994), father of film director David Frankel
Felice Frankel, American researcher and photographer of scientific images
Dan B. Frankel (b. 1956), American politician for Pennsylvania
Bethenny Frankel (b. 1970), also known as Bethenny Parisella, American television personality, TikToker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author
Dave Frankel (1957-2025), American television weatherman, news anchor in Philadelphia
Charles Frankel (1917-1975), American philosopher, eponym of the Charles Frankel Prize
Bernice Frankel (1926-2009), birth name of Beatrice Arthur, American Emmy Award winning actress, comedienne and singer
Robert "Bobby" J. Frankel (b. 1941), American thoroughbred race horse trainer
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)