von Braun Surname

966,131st
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 269 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Germany
Highest density in:
Sweden

von Braun Surname User-submission:

The surname Braun originates from the German word braun, meaning 'brown,' and was historically used as a nickname for individuals with brown hair, eyes, or complexion. It is a common surname in German-speaking regions. The ennobled form, von Braun, incorporates the nobiliary particle von, indicating noble status.

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von Braun Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Germany741:1,087,91272,931
Sweden691:142,70710,073
United States401:9,061,473385,835
Argentina351:1,221,24071,984
Brazil171:12,592,608246,358
Canada121:3,070,466169,836
Venezuela61:5,034,01343,431
England31:18,572,686338,250
Honduras21:4,408,2217,709
Netherlands21:8,443,588136,641
Switzerland21:4,106,458122,336
Italy11:61,156,688199,583
Thailand11:70,638,3451,175,915
South Africa11:54,177,704343,732
Philippines11:101,238,223404,861
Greece11:11,079,790145,225
Chile11:17,616,47493,597
Belgium11:11,496,644167,539

von Braun (13) may also be a first name.

von Braun Surname Meaning

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The surname Braun originates from the German word braun, meaning 'brown,' and was historically used as a nickname for individuals with brown hair, eyes, or complexion. It is a common surname in German-speaking regions. The ennobled form, von Braun, incorporates the nobiliary particle von, indicating noble status. The von Braun family is an old noble lineage, with branches such as the Silesian noble family, which was elevated to the rank of Reichsfreiherren (Imperial Barons) in 1573. A prominent member of this family is Wernher von Braun, born in 1912 into an aristocratic Prussian family; his father, Magnus Freiherr von Braun, was a baron and civil servant. Wernher von Braun became a leading figure in rocket engineering, contributing significantly to both German and American aerospace programs.

- Britannica

von Braun Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name von Braun Come From? nationality or country of origin

The surname von Braun is found most frequently in Germany. It can appear as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of von Braun.

How Common Is The Last Name von Braun? popularity and diffusion

The last name von Braun is the 966,131st most widely held surname throughout the world It is held by approximately 1 in 27,091,249 people. This last name is primarily found in Europe, where 57 percent of von Braun live; 29 percent live in Western Europe and 29 percent live in Germanic Europe. It is also the 3,159,357th most common given name on earth, borne by 13 people.

The last name von Braun is most frequent in Germany, where it is carried by 74 people, or 1 in 1,087,912. In Germany it is most prevalent in: Berlin, where 41 percent reside, Hamburg, where 15 percent reside and Bavaria, where 14 percent reside. Beside Germany this surname exists in 17 countries. It is also found in Sweden, where 26 percent reside and The United States, where 15 percent reside.

von Braun Last Name Statistics demography

The amount von Braun earn in different countries varies greatly. In United States they earn 41.01% more than the national average, earning $60,844 USD per year and in Canada they earn 13.77% less than the national average, earning $42,842 CAD per year.

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