Frankensteen

Meaning

A surname derived from 'Frankenstein', referring to a place name meaning 'stone of the Franks' or 'Frank's stone'.

Etymology

Frankensteen is a variant of Frankenstein, combining 'Franken' (Franks or Franconia) with 'stein' (stone). The name originally referred to a specific location in Germany and became a surname for those from that place.

About the Frankensteen Surname

Frankensteen is a variant of the German topographic surname Frankenstein. The name refers to a place meaning 'stone of the Franks' and is rarely documented in historical records.

Distribution

Rare, primarily found in German-speaking regions and among German diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Frankensteen Surname