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The surname Frank 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 Frank family

The surname Frank 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 Frank family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frank 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 Frank History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Frank 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 Frank family

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

Frank World Ranking

In the United States, the name Frank is the 453rd most popular surname with an estimated 62,175 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Frank is ranked the 879th most popular surname with an estimated 6,080 people with that name. 2 And in France, the name Frank is the 4,118th popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 3


Frank migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Frank Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Frank Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Frank Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frank migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Frank Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Frank Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Frank migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Frank Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Frank migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Frank Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Frank (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Frank +
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