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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: French

From Middle English France, from Old French France, from Latin Francia, from Francī, the name of a Germanic tribe, of unclear (but Proto-Germanic) origin. Believed to be most likely from Frankish *Frankō (“a Frank”), from Proto-Germanic *frankô (“javelin”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *preng- (“pole, stalk”). Compare Frank. Displaced native Old English Francland (see modern Frankland).

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United Kingdom France Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #1299
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United States France Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #2778
Frequency 11,936 people (4.42 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 78.59% Hispanic 1.51% Black 16.76% Asian/PI 0.6% Native Am. 0.65% Two+ 1.89%
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