Frank Latham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Frank Latham — free man
872K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Frank Latham is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Frank is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the name of the Frankish people, probably meaning "free man." Franks were the Germanic tribe who gave their name to France. The surname Latham: Latham (pronounced 'lay-thm') is an Old Scandinavian surname. Origins and variants The surname may derive from a place called "Latham". The word is related to a "(place of or by) the barns", related to the Old Norse hlatha, barn. Lathom in Lancashire is recorded as "Latune" in the Domesday Book of 1086 which is related to the region of Latium, and in the 1201 Pipe Rolls of the county as "Lathum". "Laytham" in East Yorkshire appears as "Ladone" in the Domesday Book. Frank is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 872K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Frank reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Frank

Meaning: free man

Germanic

From the name of the Frankish people, probably meaning "free man." Franks were the Germanic tribe who gave their name to France.

Surname: Latham

Norse

Latham (pronounced 'lay-thm') is an Old Scandinavian surname. Origins and variants The surname may derive from a place called "Latham". The word is related to a "(place of or by) the barns", related to the Old Norse hlatha, barn. Lathom in Lancashire is recorded as "Latune" in the Domesday Book of 1086 which is related to the region of Latium, and in the 1201 Pipe Rolls of the county as "Lathum". "Laytham" in East Yorkshire appears as "Ladone" in the Domesday Book.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Frank is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Frank by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Frank Latham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Frank Latham:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Frank?
The first name Frank originates from Germanic. From the name of the Frankish people, probably meaning "free man." Franks were the Germanic tribe who gave their name to France.
When was Frank most popular?
The name Frank reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Latham?
The surname Latham originates from Norse. Latham (pronounced 'lay-thm') is an Old Scandinavian surname. Origins and variants The surname may derive from a place called "Latham". The word is related to a "(place of or by) the barns", related to the Old Norse hlatha, barn. Lathom in Lancashire is recorded as "Latune" in the Domesday Book of 1086 which is related to the region of Latium, and in the 1201 Pipe Rolls of the county as "Lathum". "Laytham" in East Yorkshire appears as "Ladone" in the Domesday Book.
What are the origins of the name Frank Latham?
The name Frank Latham combines two different traditions: the first name Frank has Germanic roots, while the surname Latham originates from Norse.
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