Save Type Surname (from location) Usage German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian Pronounced Pron. FRANGK(German) FRAHNGK(Dutch) [key · IPA] Meaning & History Name for a person from Franconia in Germany, so called because it was settled by the Frankish people. See All RelationsRelated Names VariantsFranke(German) Franke(Dutch) Same SpellingFrank (1), Frank (2) Entry updated November 16, 2019