About Franks
The surname Franks is of English and German origin. It is derived from the Old English word "franca" or the Old High German word "franco," both meaning "free" or "free man." The name Franks was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was a free man or had a status of freedom. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Franks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Franks 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 Franks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Franks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Franks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.