Franssen: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Franssen is usually a form of Franzen.

What is the meaning of Franssen?

The name is usually explained as “From Franziskus (Francis)”. In the 2010 US Census, 447 Americans gave Franssen as their last name (rank 47,429).

Is Franssen the same name as Franzen?

Franssen is listed among the recognised spellings of Franzen. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. You may also find the name written Fransen, Frantsen and Frandsen.

Does every Franssen family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Franzen surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Franssen report, with a museum-style coat of arms.