Frankls

Frankls is a surname of Germanic origin, used by individuals and families in German-speaking regions and among Ashkenazi Jewish communities. In English-language references, Frankls may refer to multiple people bearing the surname or to families discussed in biographical or genealogical contexts. The name likely derives from the given name Frank or Franciscus, and has been carried by people across Central and Eastern Europe and their descendants.

The most prominent bearer of the surname is Viktor Frankl (1905–1997), an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist who survived the Holocaust. He founded logotherapy, a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes meaning as a central human motivation. Frankl’s work, including his renowned book Man's Search for Meaning (1946), explores resilience, purpose, and the search for meaning in the face of suffering, and has influenced psychology, philosophy, and counseling practices.

Beyond Viktor Frankl, the surname has appeared among other individuals contributing in various professional fields, though none have achieved the same international recognition. The Frankls surname thus stands as a marker of Germanic linguistic and cultural heritage, carried by people in different countries and contexts.