UK surname
A surname denoting someone from France or of French descent.
In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Frand surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 10, ranked #37,599, down from #32,926 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Mirfield, Streatley and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Frand is 170 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 66.7%.
1881 census count
6
Ranked #32,926
Modern count
10
2016, ranked #37,599
Peak year
1861
170 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Frand surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Frand surname density by area, 1861 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 | 21 | #29,550 |
| 1861 | historical | 170 | #13,763 |
| 1881 | historical | 6 | #32,926 |
| 1891 | historical | 95 | #24,694 |
| 1901 | historical | 16 | #32,260 |
| 1911 | historical | 12 | #32,302 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 7 | #37,430 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 7 | #37,379 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 10 | #37,096 |
| 2005 | modern | 11 | #37,065 |
| 2006 | modern | 11 | #37,118 |
| 2007 | modern | 11 | #37,217 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 12 | #37,230 |
| 2010 | modern | 13 | #37,215 |
| 2011 | modern | 14 | #37,115 |
| 2012 | modern | 15 | #36,982 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 10 | #37,567 |
| 2015 | modern | 10 | #37,563 |
| 2016 | modern | 10 | #37,599 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Mirfield, Streatley, Manchester, Dalton-le-Dale and Preston. 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 | Mirfield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | Streatley | Berkshire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Dalton-le-Dale | Durham |
| 5 | Preston | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Frand 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 Frand, 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 Frand surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Frand 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, Frand 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 Frand is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Frand, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname FRAND is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "frandu," which means "spear" or "javelin." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was skilled in using spears or javelins, either as a warrior or a hunter.
The earliest known reference to the name FRAND appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Bavaria. This document mentions a knight named Friedrich Frand, who fought in the Crusades. Some historians speculate that the name may have been adopted by soldiers returning from the Crusades as a way to commemorate their military exploits.
In the 15th century, the FRAND surname can be found in records from the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the Black Forest region of Germany. This suggests that the name may have spread from its original Bavarian roots to other parts of southern Germany.
One of the earliest known bearers of the FRAND surname was Hans Frand, a prominent merchant who lived in Augsburg, Germany, in the late 15th century. He was known for his extensive trade dealings with Italy and the Low Countries.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the FRAND name appears in various church records and legal documents across Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Notable individuals with the FRAND surname include:
1. Johann Frand (1537-1612), a German scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. 2. Christoph Frand (1597-1666), a German composer and organist who worked in the court of the Dukes of Württemberg. 3. Matthias Frand (1628-1692), a German painter known for his religious and historical works, which can be found in churches and museums across southern Germany. 4. Anna Frand (1685-1748), a German midwife and herbalist who was renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies and her compassionate care for women during childbirth. 5. Wilhelm Frand (1798-1872), a German engineer and industrialist who played a significant role in the early development of the railway system in Germany.
While the FRAND surname is not as common as some other German names, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval times and is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of southern Germany.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Frand 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. Surrey leads with 3 Frands recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.54x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mirfield in Yorkshire leads with 3 Frands recorded in 1881 and an index of 937.50x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Mirfield | 3 | 937.50x |
| Windlesham | 2 | 4000.00x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 19.65x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Frand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Frand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Frand households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Jobing Gardener | 1 |
| Railway Telegraph Clerk | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Frand surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016. That gives Frand a modern rank of #37,599.
A surname denoting someone from France or of French descent.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Frand 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.