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Name Origin

Franklyn is a variant spelling of Franklin, an English surname derived from the occupational term 'franklin.' Franklins were landowners who held a certain status and were free from feudal obligations.

englishsurnameoccupationlandownerfreeholderstatus

Famous People

Franklyn D. Roosevelt (1882-1945)

Politician

  • 32nd President of the United States
  • Led the country through the Great Depression and World War II
  • Implemented the New Deal programs