Franch History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Franch derived from the given name Francis. Although it began as a name indicating that the bearer was French in nationality, the popularity of the name Francis was greatly encouraged by the fame of St Francis of Assisi in during the Middle Ages, and the meaning of the name was subsequently altered. This is also a name for a person from Franconia, which is a region of Southwestern Germany that was named after the Franks, who settled in this region after the fall of the Roman Empire. Early Origins of the Franch familyThe surname Franch was first found in Bohemia, where the name Francke became noted for its many branches, with several houses acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The family gradually emerged as an important power and were subsequently elevated to the ranks of nobility. Early History of the Franch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Franch research. Another 160 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1499, 1543, 1616, 1644, 1663, 1679, 1700, 1727, 1882, 1924 and 1964 are included under the topic Early Franch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Franch Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Franck, Frank, Franke, Frankk, Frankke, Franck, Francks, Francke, Franckk, Franckke, Franken, Frankhen, Franckhen, Franquen, Franks, Franche and many more. Early Notables of the Franch familyDuring this early period, notable bearers of the name Franch included Sebastian Franck (1499-1543), a freethinker and one of the first German historians. J.W. Franck (1644-1700) was a composer of operas; August...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Franch Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Franch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Franch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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