UK surname
A derivation of the given name Francis, itself derived from the Germanic Frankish tribe name.
In the 1881 census there were 176 people recorded with the Francies surname, ranking it #13,930 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 76, ranked #33,304, down from #13,930 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Heston, Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) and Govan Combination. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Francies is 176 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 56.8%.
1881 census count
176
Ranked #13,930
Modern count
76
2016, ranked #33,304
Peak year
1881
176 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Francies surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Francies surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 169 | #11,832 |
| 1861 | historical | 118 | #18,512 |
| 1881 | historical | 176 | #13,930 |
| 1891 | historical | 152 | #18,163 |
| 1901 | historical | 114 | #21,166 |
| 1911 | historical | 131 | #19,404 |
| 1997 | modern | 91 | #28,215 |
| 1998 | modern | 92 | #28,680 |
| 1999 | modern | 84 | #29,700 |
| 2000 | modern | 81 | #30,036 |
| 2001 | modern | 80 | #29,945 |
| 2002 | modern | 84 | #29,982 |
| 2003 | modern | 81 | #30,311 |
| 2004 | modern | 83 | #30,352 |
| 2005 | modern | 86 | #30,094 |
| 2006 | modern | 84 | #30,665 |
| 2007 | modern | 84 | #31,067 |
| 2008 | modern | 88 | #30,857 |
| 2009 | modern | 87 | #31,489 |
| 2010 | modern | 92 | #31,366 |
| 2011 | modern | 88 | #31,801 |
| 2012 | modern | 80 | #32,877 |
| 2013 | modern | 82 | #32,903 |
| 2014 | modern | 81 | #33,061 |
| 2015 | modern | 80 | #33,052 |
| 2016 | modern | 76 | #33,304 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Heston, Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Govan Combination, Gateshead and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heston | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) | Glamorganshire |
| 3 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 4 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 5 | London parishes | London 3 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Francies surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Francies, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Francies surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Francies household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Francies is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Francies is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Francies, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname FRANCIES is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "franc," meaning "free" or "frank." This name first appeared in regions of northern France during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded references to the FRANCIES name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name is spelled as "Francie" and is associated with landowners in the county of Oxfordshire.
By the 13th century, the FRANCIES name had spread throughout various parts of Europe, including England, where it was often anglicized to "Francis" or "Frances." Notable historical figures bearing this surname include Jean FRANCIES (1592-1668), a French philosopher and mathematician renowned for his work on probability theory.
In Italy, the FRANCIES name can be traced back to the 15th century, with records indicating that a family of this name resided in the city of Florence. One prominent member was Lorenzo FRANCIES (1446-1492), a wealthy merchant and patron of the arts who commissioned works from renowned artists such as Botticelli and Ghirlandaio.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the FRANCIES name gained prominence in England, with several notable individuals emerging from this lineage. Among them was Sir Philip FRANCIES (1590-1674), a renowned explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas.
Another prominent figure was Elizabeth FRANCIES (1633-1679), a celebrated English writer and poet who was part of the literary circle surrounding John Milton. Her works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly influential in her time and have been studied by literary scholars for centuries.
As the FRANCIES name spread across Europe and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Franceys," "Fraunceys," and "Fraunces." These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences, further enriching the historical tapestry of this surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Francies surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 52 Francies' recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.58x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 52 | 2.58x |
| Surrey | 19 | 2.30x |
| Middlesex | 13 | 0.77x |
| Essex | 12 | 3.58x |
| Shropshire | 12 | 8.18x |
| Glamorgan | 11 | 3.72x |
| Gloucestershire | 7 | 2.10x |
| Montgomeryshire | 7 | 18.00x |
| Lanarkshire | 6 | 1.09x |
| Staffordshire | 6 | 1.05x |
| Carmarthenshire | 5 | 6.99x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0.80x |
| Pembrokeshire | 3 | 5.56x |
| Suffolk | 3 | 1.45x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 0.70x |
| Cumberland | 2 | 1.37x |
| Merionethshire | 2 | 6.44x |
| Somerset | 2 | 0.73x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.37x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 0.82x |
| Perthshire | 1 | 1.31x |
| Radnorshire | 1 | 7.30x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.35x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 0.67x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Parr in Lancashire leads with 14 Francies' recorded in 1881 and an index of 194.17x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Parr | 14 | 194.17x |
| Blackburn | 12 | 22.39x |
| Islington London | 9 | 5.47x |
| Lilleshall | 9 | 401.79x |
| Oldham | 8 | 12.31x |
| Aldsworth | 7 | 3181.82x |
| Bury | 7 | 30.42x |
| Forden | 7 | 1320.75x |
| Gelligaer | 7 | 103.70x |
| Ockley | 7 | 1891.89x |
| Govan | 6 | 4.42x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 5 | 31.27x |
| Great Dunmow | 5 | 285.71x |
| Burslem | 4 | 24.38x |
| Chigwell | 4 | 126.58x |
| Laugharne | 4 | 421.05x |
| Rotherhithe | 4 | 19.07x |
| Betchworth | 3 | 294.12x |
| High Roothing | 3 | 1153.85x |
| Oxton | 3 | 141.51x |
| Preston | 3 | 5.57x |
| Wentnor | 3 | 714.29x |
| Ystradyfodwg | 3 | 11.57x |
| Bury St Edmunds St James | 2 | 36.23x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 2 | 6.25x |
| Clapham | 2 | 9.43x |
| Hensingham | 2 | 168.07x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 1.35x |
| Maentwrog | 2 | 400.00x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 2 | 5.54x |
| Roch | 2 | 645.16x |
| St Marylebone London | 2 | 2.21x |
| Uphill | 2 | 540.54x |
| Aston | 1 | 0.85x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 0.70x |
| Bury St Edmunds St Mary | 1 | 25.77x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 1 | 6.14x |
| Cefnllys | 1 | 256.41x |
| Dorking | 1 | 18.02x |
| Kirton | 1 | 91.74x |
| Llandebie | 1 | 48.31x |
| Llanover | 1 | 23.87x |
| Logie | 1 | 36.63x |
| Martin | 1 | 333.33x |
| North Meols | 1 | 5.07x |
| Pembroke St Mary | 1 | 14.39x |
| Rowley Regis | 1 | 6.26x |
| Seaford | 1 | 103.09x |
| Stratford On Avon | 1 | 42.19x |
| Walsall Borough | 1 | 22.47x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Francies surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 11 |
| Elizabeth | 8 |
| Sarah | 8 |
| Jane | 7 |
| Ann | 4 |
| Eliza | 4 |
| Alice | 3 |
| Emma | 3 |
| Martha | 3 |
| Cathrine | 2 |
| Fanny | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Margaret | 2 |
| Agnes | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Argaret | 1 |
| Bridget | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Charlette | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Esther | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Francies | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Liza | 1 |
| Lou | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Margarett | 1 |
| Margret | 1 |
| Nellie | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Sophia | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Francies surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| William | 11 |
| John | 10 |
| George | 7 |
| James | 6 |
| Frederick | 4 |
| Joseph | 4 |
| Thomas | 4 |
| Charles | 3 |
| Edward | 3 |
| Henry | 3 |
| Robert | 3 |
| Albert | 2 |
| Alfred | 2 |
| Arthur | 2 |
| Walter | 2 |
| Wm. | 2 |
| Allen | 1 |
| Augustus | 1 |
| David | 1 |
| Edwin | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Franck | 1 |
| Fredk | 1 |
| Humphrey | 1 |
| Jeremah | 1 |
| Jesse | 1 |
| Mark | 1 |
| Matthew | 1 |
| Maurice | 1 |
| Michael | 1 |
| Patrick | 1 |
| Samuel | 1 |
| Simon | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Francies households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 26 |
| Scolar | 5 |
| Wife | 5 |
| Daur | 3 |
| Dressmaker | 3 |
| Housekeeper | 3 |
| Agri Labr | 2 |
| Card Room Hand | 2 |
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| Cotton Weaver | 2 |
| Dom Serv | 2 |
| Ladies Outfitter (Milliner) | 2 |
| Miner | 2 |
| Stone Mason | 2 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Clerk At Bank | 1 |
| Coal Heaver | 1 |
| Collier | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Domestic Servent | 1 |
| Dress Maker | 1 |
| Engine Driver Corn Mill | 1 |
| Farm Domestic | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Farm Servant | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Farmer Of 100 Employing 1 Man & 2 Boys | 1 |
| Farmers Son | 1 |
| Farmers Wife | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gardener (Dom) | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Glass Grinder | 1 |
| Groom (N D) | 1 |
| Horse Breaker | 1 |
| Horse Clipper | 1 |
| Hostler | 1 |
| House Keeper | 1 |
| Housewife | 1 |
| Joiner & House Builder | 1 |
| Lab Brickfields | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Master Mariner | 1 |
| Member London Stock Exchange | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| Needlewoman | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 176 people were recorded with the Francies surname. That placed it at #13,930 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 76 in 2016. That gives Francies a modern rank of #33,304.
A derivation of the given name Francis, itself derived from the Germanic Frankish tribe name.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Francies bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.