Surname Spotlight: Frantsen

Some records give Franzen; others give Frantsen. Both point to the same German family name. In origin, the name means “From Franziskus (Francis)”.

Spelling and variants

Before spelling was fixed, Franzen was also written Frantsen. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Fransen, Franssen and Frandsen.

Frantsen coat of arms

There is no single Frantsen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Frantsen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.