Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Frankel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Aerin Frankel, American professional ice hockey player Benjamin Frankel (1906–1973), British composer Bethenny Frankel, American chef and reality television personality Charles Frankel (1917–1975), American philosopher Cyril Frankel (1921–2017), British director Dan Frankel, American politician from Pennsylvania Dan Frankel (1900–1988), British politician Dave Frankel (1957–2025), American attorney, television weatherman and news anchor David Frankel, American director, editor, screenwriter, and executive producer Felice Frankel, American photographer Gene Frankel (1919–2005), American theater director Jacob Frankel (1808–1887), German-born American rabbi Jeffrey Frankel, American economist Jerry Frankel (1930–20
Frankel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Aerin Frankel, American professional ice hockey player Benjamin Frankel (1906–1973), British composer Bethenny Frankel, American chef and reality television personality Charles Frankel (1917–1975), American philosopher Cyril Frankel (1921–2017), British director Dan Frankel, American politician from Pennsylvania Dan Frankel (1900–1988), British politician Dave Frankel (1957–2025), American attorney, television weatherman and news anchor David Frankel, American director, editor, screenwriter, and executive producer Felice Frankel, American photographer Gene Frankel (1919–2005), American theater director Jacob Frankel (1808–1887), German-born American rabbi Jeffrey Frankel, American economist Jerry Frankel (1930–20
Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.
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Root element "Frankel" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~6 people named Frankel in the US. Peaked in 1992 with 6 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Frankel is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 7.
Frankel is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 6 people in the United States are named Frankel. The name peaked in 1992 with 6 recorded uses.
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