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The surname Franck 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 Franck family

The surname Franck was first found in Bohemia, where the name Frank became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Franck family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Franck research. Another 179 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1499, 1543, 1616, 1618, 1643, 1644, 1663, 1677, 1679, 1700, 1704 and 1727 are included under the topic Early Franck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Franck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Frank, Franke, Frankk, Frankke, Franck, Francke, Franckk, Franckke, Franken, Frankhen, Franckhen and many more.

Early Notables of the Franck family

During this early period, notable bearers of the name Franck included

Sebastian Franck (1499-1543), a freethinker and one of the first German historians
Johann Franck (Frank) (1618-1677), a German lyric poet and hymnist
August Hermann Francke (1663-1727), a Protestant theologian, professor of Greek, and founder of charity schools

Franck Ranking

In the United States, the name Franck is the 8,834^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Franck is ranked the 1,284^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,395 people with that name. 2

Franck migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Franck Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Daniell Franck, who landed in Virginia in 1622 3
Robet Franck, who landed in Virginia in 1664 3
Michael Franck, who landed in Maryland in 1665 3
Thomas Franck, who arrived in Maryland in 1668 3
Robert Franck, who arrived in Maryland in 1680 3

Franck Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Franck, who landed in New York, NY in 1710 3
Jon Franck, who landed in New York in 1710 3
Joh Wilhelm Franck, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 3
Danl Franck, aged 8, who arrived in South Carolina in 1732 3
Anna Susana Franck, aged 48, who arrived in South Carolina in 1732 3
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Franck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Hinr Franck, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803 3
Egeroth Franck, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 3
Theodore Franck, who landed in Ncw York, NY in 1844 3
Gustav Franck, aged 18, who arrived in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "B. Bohlen"
Nicholas Franck, aged 36, who landed in Missouri in 1848 3
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Franck migration to Canada +