UK surname
A surname derived from a Croatian/Serbian name meaning "friar" or "monk".
In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Frane surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 23, ranked #36,457, down from #23,062 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Leeds and Birstall. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Frane is 103 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 68.9%.
1881 census count
74
Ranked #23,062
Modern count
23
2016, ranked #36,457
Peak year
1861
103 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Frane surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Frane 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 | 63 | #22,069 |
| 1861 | historical | 103 | #20,650 |
| 1881 | historical | 74 | #23,062 |
| 1891 | historical | 67 | #28,424 |
| 1901 | historical | 81 | #25,130 |
| 1911 | historical | 65 | #26,343 |
| 1997 | modern | 25 | #35,261 |
| 1998 | modern | 22 | #35,687 |
| 1999 | modern | 20 | #35,923 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 20 | #35,754 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 14 | #36,512 |
| 2004 | modern | 16 | #36,439 |
| 2005 | modern | 17 | #36,407 |
| 2006 | modern | 19 | #36,323 |
| 2007 | modern | 17 | #36,628 |
| 2008 | modern | 21 | #36,355 |
| 2009 | modern | 22 | #36,394 |
| 2010 | modern | 22 | #36,462 |
| 2011 | modern | 23 | #36,369 |
| 2012 | modern | 21 | #36,490 |
| 2013 | modern | 20 | #36,614 |
| 2014 | modern | 19 | #36,740 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 23 | #36,457 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Leeds, Birstall, Lambeth and Nottingham St Mary. 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 | Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard | Nottinghamshire |
| 2 | Leeds | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | Birstall | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Nottingham St Mary | Nottinghamshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Frane 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 Frane, 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 Frane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Frane 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, Frane 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 Frane is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Frane, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname FRANE has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "franca," which means "free" or "exempt from taxes or obligations." This suggests that the name may have been given to families or individuals who were granted certain freedoms or exemptions by local rulers or authorities.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name FRANE can be found in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni FRANE was mentioned in a trade document from 1274. This indicates that the name was already in use during the medieval period in the Venetian region of Italy.
In the 15th century, the name FRANE appeared in several historical documents from the Tuscany region of Italy. A notable mention was found in the records of the city of Florence, where a family named FRANE was listed as landowners in 1482. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Italy by that time and was associated with wealthy and influential families.
During the Renaissance period, the FRANE surname gained further prominence with the birth of the Italian artist and architect, Francesco FRANE (1490-1546). He was known for his contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome, including the Palazzo Farnese.
Another significant figure bearing the FRANE surname was Giulio FRANE (1556-1629), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Tuscany. He made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a contemporary of Galileo Galilei.
In the 18th century, the name FRANE surfaced in the records of the Kingdom of Naples, where a family of that name owned a large estate in the town of Avellino. One member of this family, Antonio FRANE (1745-1812), was a prominent lawyer and served as a judge in the Neapolitan court system.
As the surname FRANE spread across Italy over the centuries, it also evolved into various spellings and variations, such as FRANCHI, FRANCHETTI, and FRANCHI-VERNEY, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the regions where it was adopted.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Frane 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. Leicestershire leads with 17 Franes recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.54x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire | 17 | 21.54x |
| Lancashire | 15 | 1.78x |
| Yorkshire | 14 | 1.98x |
| Lincolnshire | 7 | 6.15x |
| Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7.29x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.70x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.58x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1.11x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.64x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.90x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 1.05x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.94x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leicester St Nicholas in Leicestershire leads with 10 Franes recorded in 1881 and an index of 2222.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester St Nicholas | 10 | 2222.22x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 7 | 36.36x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 7 | 28.20x |
| Clee With Weelsby | 6 | 240.96x |
| Gomersal | 6 | 182.37x |
| Liverpool | 5 | 9.74x |
| Chelsea London | 4 | 18.65x |
| Manchester | 4 | 10.53x |
| Skelton In Guisbrough | 4 | 209.42x |
| Birmingham | 2 | 3.34x |
| Rotherham | 2 | 50.25x |
| Wigan | 2 | 16.93x |
| Alford | 1 | 140.85x |
| Blackburn | 1 | 4.45x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 1 | 2.61x |
| Everton | 1 | 3.71x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.61x |
| Limpsfield | 1 | 303.03x |
| Long Eaton | 1 | 68.03x |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 10.88x |
| Newcastle On Tyne St John | 1 | 71.94x |
| Normanton | 1 | 47.17x |
| Oldham | 1 | 3.67x |
| Preston On Hill | 1 | 714.29x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.63x |
| Westleigh | 1 | 52.08x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Frane 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 Frane 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 Frane households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 9 |
| Fancy Hand | 3 |
| Labourer | 3 |
| Commercial Traveller | 2 |
| Factory Hand | 2 |
| General Hawker | 2 |
| Lacework | 2 |
| None | 2 |
| Wool Spinner | 2 |
| (Actor) Professionals | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Bonnett Maker | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Card Layer On At Woollen Mill | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Cotton Piecer | 1 |
| Cotton Throstle Spinner | 1 |
| Dock Labourer | 1 |
| Domestic Servant Cook | 1 |
| Drapers Assistant | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Fish Merchant Employs 4 Men | 1 |
| Fish Packer | 1 |
| General Labourer Builder | 1 |
| Habadashery | 1 |
| Iron Moulder | 1 |
| Ironmonger | 1 |
| Ironstone Miner | 1 |
| Lace Maker | 1 |
| Lace Works | 1 |
| Letter Press Printer | 1 |
| Mason Laborer | 1 |
| Rag Sorter | 1 |
| Railway Plate Layer | 1 |
| Ring Spinner (C) | 1 |
| Tinsmith | 1 |
| Vocalist Musician | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
| Yarn Dyer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Frane surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 23 in 2016. That gives Frane a modern rank of #36,457.
A surname derived from a Croatian/Serbian name meaning "friar" or "monk".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Frane 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.