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. Related NamesDetails VariantsFranke(German) Franke(Dutch) Same SpellingFrank (1), Frank (2) Entry updated November 16, 2019