About Frankin
The surname Frankin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "frankelin," meaning a free man or a landowner of free but not noble birth. It was a status name given to individuals who were free tenants, holding land directly from the king or a feudal lord. The name Frankin signifies a person of respectable social standing and independence within the feudal system of medieval England.
The surname Frankin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frankin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Frankin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Frankin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.