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Frank Carnahan

Photograph of Frank Carnahan Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Frank
Surname
Carnahan

The Name Frank

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Free or a member of the Franks tribe.
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The Carnahan Surname

Origin
Irish, Scottish
Meaning
A person from Carnahan, or derived from Irish/Scottish Gaelic elements meaning 'cairn' or 'stone heap'.
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