There are
581
Francas in the USA
Franca is the
38155th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Franca

Lúciados

Lúcia dos Santos, born Lucia Abobora de Franca, was one of the three children who claimed to witness multiple apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal in 1917.

ClaraFranca

Clara Franca, also known as Clara Nunes, was a Brazilian samba and MPB singer, considered one of the greatest interpreters of Brazilian music.

GiovanniFrancesco

Giovanni Francesco da Udine, also known as Giovanni de' Franchi, was an Italian Renaissance painter and architect who worked closely with Raphael in Rome.

MarcoFranchini

Marco Franchini is an Italian professional road racing cyclist, known for his performances in stage races and one-day classics.

FranchiseFrancais

Franchise Francais, also known as France, is a country located in Western Europe, known for its rich history, culture, and contributions to art, literature, and philosophy.

Franciscode

Francisco de Sá Carneiro, born Francisco Manuel Lumbrales de Sá Carneiro e Torres, was a Portuguese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1980 until his death in 1980.

JoséFrancisco

José Francisco de Isla, born José Francisco de Franca y Zuniga, was a Spanish Jesuit theologian, writer, and preacher, known for his satirical novel 'Historia del famoso predicador fray Gerundio de Campazas,' which critiqued the excesses of popular preaching in Spain.

FrancescoFranca

Francesco Franca is an Italian football coach and former player, known for his successful stints with various Italian clubs as both a player and a coach.

FernandoFrancisco

Fernando Francisco de Noronha e Brito de França, commonly known as Fernando de Noronha, was a Portuguese nobleman who served as the Captain-major of the island of São Tomé in the 16th century.

AntonioFranca

Antonio Franca was an Italian football player and coach, known for his long and successful career with the Italian club Roma, both as a player and later as a coach.

Franca Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Franca' is of Italian and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Italian word 'franco,' meaning 'free' or 'open.' The name may have originally been a nickname for someone who was open-minded or free-spirited.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Franca' is most commonly found in Italy and Portugal, reflecting its Italian and Portuguese origins. It is also present in other countries with Italian and Portuguese diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Franca' include 'Franco' and 'Franchi,' which may have similar origins but may also have distinct historical and geographical associations.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Franca' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Italian and Portuguese emigration. Many Italians and Portuguese have settled in countries such as the United States, Brazil, and Argentina.