Frančići

Frančići is a Croatian surname. It is relatively common in Croatia, particularly in the coastal regions. The name is derived from the given name Franjo, which is the Croatian equivalent of Francis. Therefore, Frančići means "sons of Franjo" or "descendants of Franjo." The surname likely originated as a patronymic, where individuals were identified by their father's name. Variations of the surname, stemming from different local dialects or scribal practices, may exist. The prevalence of the surname in coastal regions may reflect historical settlement patterns and the popularity of the name Franjo in those areas.