There are
648
Frankenbergs in the USA
Frankenberg is the
34835th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Frankenberg

DanielFrankenberg

Daniel Frankenberg was a German painter and graphic artist known for his landscape paintings and watercolor illustrations.

JuliaFrankenberg

Julia Frankenberg is a German film director known for her critically acclaimed film 'Mitten in Deutschland: NSU-Gefu00e4hrliche Freiheit' (In the Middle of Germany: NSU Dangerous Freedom).

ErikaFrankenberg

Erika Frankenberg is an American sociologist known for her research on racial and socioeconomic segregation in schools.

SimonFrankenberg

Simon Frankenberg was a German politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Cologne and later as a member of the German Reichstag.

NicoleFrankenberg

Nicole Frankenberg is a German television presenter and journalist known for her work on various news and entertainment programs.

PaulFrankenberg

Paul Frankenberg was a German physician and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of radiology, particularly in the development of X-ray technology.

LauraFrankenberg

Laura Frankenberg is a German actress known for her roles in films such as 'Die Wilden Huhner' (Wild Chicks) and 'Omamamia.'

MaxFrankenberg

Max Frankenberg was a German composer and music pedagogue known for his compositions for piano and chamber ensembles.

CharlotteFrankenberg

Charlotte Frankenberg was a German writer and translator known for her poetry and translations of works by French and English authors.

HansFrankenberg

Hans Frankenberg was a German sociologist known for his research on youth and social movements, as well as his contributions to the field of criminology.

Frankenberg Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Frankenberg' is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements 'frank,' meaning 'free' or 'honorable,' and 'berg,' meaning 'mountain' or 'hill.' It likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or on a hill or mountain.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Frankenberg' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria, Hesse, and North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also found in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Frankenberg' include 'Frankenberg', 'Frankenberg', and 'Frankenberg'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the German roots of the surname 'Frankenberg', there have been instances of migration and immigration of people with the name to various countries, particularly during periods of German emigration and settlement.