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

Franko, 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 Franko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Franko in America

Franko is the 13263rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Franko surname appeared 2,301 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 Franko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Franko 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 Franko

The surname Franko originated in the Slavic countries, particularly in Poland, where it is believed to have first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Slavic root "frank," which means "free" or "Frank," referring to the Western European ethnic group.

In its earliest form, the name was likely used to distinguish individuals who had ties or connections to the Franks, either through ancestry, trade, or cultural exchange. The Franks were a powerful Germanic tribe that played a significant role in the shaping of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Franko can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Regni Poloniae, a collection of medieval Polish documents dating back to the 12th century. In this codex, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name Franko, suggesting its usage during that time period.

The name Franko has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the town of Franków, which likely derived its name from the surname. Additionally, variations of the spelling, such as Franko, Francko, and Franczko, have been documented throughout Polish history.

Notable individuals who bore the surname Franko include:

1. Ivan Franko (1856-1916), a renowned Ukrainian poet, writer, and political activist who played a significant role in the Ukrainian national movement.
2. Karol Franko (1807-1889), a Polish painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Mihailo Franko (1890-1939), a Serbian writer and literary critic who made significant contributions to Serbian literature in the early 20th century.
4. Stanisław Franko (1846-1917), a Polish writer and journalist who was active in the Polish independence movement.
5. Tadeusz Franko (1899-1977), a Polish painter and graphic artist known for his modern art and avant-garde works.

Throughout history, the surname Franko has been carried by individuals from various professions, including artists, writers, politicians, and intellectuals, reflecting its widespread use and significance across multiple Slavic cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Franko

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

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 Franko 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 Franko 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 Franko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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