TheNameDBFrances
PatronymicMeaning
A surname derived from the personal name Frances, ultimately from the Latin name Franciscus meaning 'from France' or 'free'.
Etymology
Frances is a patronymic or given-name-derived surname from the personal name Frances, which comes from the Latin Franciscus. The name was popularized by Saint Francis and became common across multiple European languages.
About the Frances Surname
Frances is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Frances or Francis. The name has widespread distribution across multiple European and American regions.
Distribution
Found throughout Europe and the Americas, particularly in English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Dick Francis, Stephen Frances