Find out how popular the last name Franck is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Franck.

Franck, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Franck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Franck in America

Franck is the 8581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Franck surname appeared 3,838 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Franck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Franck to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Franck

The surname Franck has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Frankish word "franko," meaning "free" or "freeman." The name was initially used to distinguish individuals who were not serfs or slaves but enjoyed personal freedom.

The earliest known record of the name Franck can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions several individuals with variations of the name, such as Francus and Franchus, indicating its presence in medieval England.

During the Middle Ages, the name Franck was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France, as well as parts of England and the Low Countries. It was often associated with the Frankish people, a Germanic tribe that settled in Gaul (modern-day France) and eventually gave their name to the region.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Franck was Cesar Franck, a renowned Belgian composer and organist who lived from 1822 to 1890. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of French Romantic music.

Another notable figure with the surname Franck was Jacob Franck, a German astronomer and mathematician born in 1592. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the calculation of the orbits of comets and the prediction of solar eclipses.

In the 16th century, the name Franck was also associated with the Radical Reformation movement in Europe. Sébastien Franck, a German freethinker and writer born in 1499, was a prominent figure in this movement and an advocate for religious tolerance.

During the 17th century, the surname Franck gained prominence in the Netherlands with the painter Frans Franck, who was born in Antwerp in 1642. He is known for his still-life paintings and portraits, which are celebrated for their attention to detail and use of light.

Another notable individual with the surname Franck was Michael Franck, a German architect born in 1629. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Asamkirche in Munich, which is considered one of his masterpieces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Franck

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Franck.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Franck was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Franck has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Franck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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