Franks Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Franks Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Franks family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 102
Female Servant 70
Independent 58
Labourer 50
Male Servant 31
Farmer 30
Shoe Maker 13
Tailor 13
Carpenter 9
Pupil 9
Butcher 8
Gardener 8
Miller 7
Plumber 7
Silk Weaver 7
Apprentice 6
Ag Labourer 6
Blacksmith 6
Weaver 6
Coal Miner 6
Optician 5
Servant 5
Clerk 5
Dress Maker 5
Painter 5

Franks Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Franks 100% 27,809
2 Frankis 86% 650
3 Francks 86% 190
4 Fronks 83% 181
5 Frankes 86% 160

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The surname Franks is the most popular version of all its varients

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