Franz
Meaning of Franz
Originating from German, the name Franz is a masculine name with a rich history and strong associations. It is pronounced as frants (/fʁants/) in German. The variations of this name include Francis and Frank. In terms of popularity in the United States, the name Franz has seen fluctuations over the years. In recent times, it has been less commonly chosen, ranking around 7000-8000 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary greatly depending on personal preference and cultural influences. Despite its current ranking, Franz remains a timeless and classic name with European charm and a touch of sophistication.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as frants (/fʁants/)
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Notable People Named Franz
| Franz Kafka was a German-speaking Bohemian Jewish novelist and short-story writer known for his exploration of themes like alienation and absurdity, with famous works including The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle. |
| Franz Liszt was a prolific and influential Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period, known for his diverse body of work and lasting impact on modern concert piano repertoire. |
| Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer known for his extensive body of work, including symphonies, operas, and chamber music. |
| Franz Joseph I of Austria - Franz Joseph I, also known as Francis Joseph I, was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary from 1848 until 1916, and played a significant role in the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
| Franz Anton Beckenbauer, also known as "Der Kaiser," is a legendary German football player and manager, credited with inventing the modern sweeper role and achieving success at both club and international levels. |
| Franz Leopold Neumann was a German political activist, Western Marxist theorist, and labor lawyer known for his theoretical analyses of Nazism, and is considered one of the founders of modern political science in Germany. |
| Franz Paul Stangl was an Austrian police officer and commandant of the Nazi extermination camps Sobibor and Treblinka in World War II. |
| Franz von Werra - Franz Xaver Freiherr von Werra was a German World War II fighter pilot and flying ace known for his remarkable escape from Canadian custody back to Germany. |
| Franz Marc was a prominent German painter and printmaker, known for his role in German Expressionism and as a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter. |
| Franz Viktor Werfel was a versatile Austrian-Bohemian writer known for his novels The Forty Days of Musa Dagh and The Song of Bernadette. |
| Franz Lehár, an Austro-Hungarian composer, is renowned for his operettas, with The Merry Widow being his most successful and famous work. |
| Franz Mazura was an Austrian bass-baritone opera singer and actor known for his powerful and dark voice, as well as his portrayal of villains and strange characters in performances at renowned opera houses and festivals worldwide. |
| Franz Oppenheimer was a German Jewish sociologist and political economist known for his work in the fundamental sociology of the state. |
| Franz Boehm was a Roman Catholic priest, resistance fighter, and martyr from the Archdiocese of Cologne. |
| Franz Pfeffer von Salomon, also known as Franz von Pfeffer, was the first Supreme Leader of the Sturmabteilung (SA) during the Nazi regime before resigning from his position and being expelled from the Nazi Party. |
