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The term Frank in eastern Mediterranean countries was used, in various vernacular forms, to denote the Crusaders and their descendants, and the American surname may also be an Americanized form of such a form.English, Dutch, German, etc.: from the personal name Frank, in origin an ethnic name for a Frank.
Recorded in over one hundred surname spellings throughout Europe, this interesting surname is of pre-written historical origins. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew personal name Shimeon, meaning one who harkens.ecorded in over one hundred surname spellings throughout Europe, this interesting surname is of pre-written historical origins. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew personal name Shimeon, meaning one who harkens.