Franz (surname)

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Franz
Pronunciation /frænz/
German pronunciation: [fʁants]
GenderMasculine
Language(s) German
Origin
Language(s)1. Latin
2. German
Word/name1. Franciscus
2. Franziskus
MeaningFrankish, Frenchman, free man
Other names
Variant form(s) Frantz (surname)
See also Franz (given name)

Franz is a surname of German origin. Notable persons with this name include:

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