About Franke
The surname Franke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "franke," meaning "free man" or "freeman." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was a free citizen or a person of noble birth. The name Franke signifies independence, liberty, and social status.
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The surname Franke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Franke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Franke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Franke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Franke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.