Namesakes for FRANZ: Kings of Germany and Holy Roman Emperors: 2 king/emperors King/Emperor Franz I (a.k.a. Francis) 1745-1765 King/Emperor Franz II (a.k.a. Francis) 1792-1806 Sports Stars: 1 soccer (soccer) Franz Beckenbauer Notable Writers: 1 author (author) Franz Kafka 1883-1924