von Braun Surname
Approximately 269 people bear this surname
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.
Read More About This Surnamevon Braun Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 74 | 1:1,087,912 | 72,931 |
| Sweden | 69 | 1:142,707 | 10,073 |
| United States | 40 | 1:9,061,473 | 385,835 |
| Argentina | 35 | 1:1,221,240 | 71,984 |
| Brazil | 17 | 1:12,592,608 | 246,358 |
| Canada | 12 | 1:3,070,466 | 169,836 |
| Venezuela | 6 | 1:5,034,013 | 43,431 |
| England | 3 | 1:18,572,686 | 338,250 |
| Honduras | 2 | 1:4,408,221 | 7,709 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 1:8,443,588 | 136,641 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1:4,106,458 | 122,336 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Chile | 1 | 1:17,616,474 | 93,597 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1:11,496,644 | 167,539 |
von Braun (13) may also be a first name.
von Braun Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
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.
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Average von Braun Salary in
United States
$60,844 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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von Braun Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name von Braun Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name von Braun occurs more in Germany more than any other country or territory. It may be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here for further possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name von Braun? popularity and diffusion
von Braun is the 966,131st most widespread family name at a global level, borne by around 1 in 27,091,249 people. The last name is primarily found in Europe, where 57 percent of von Braun reside; 29 percent reside in Western Europe and 29 percent reside in Germanic Europe. von Braun is also the 3,159,357th most frequently held first name on earth, borne by 13 people.
The surname von Braun is most commonly held in Germany, where it is borne by 74 people, or 1 in 1,087,912. In Germany von Braun is primarily found in: Berlin, where 41 percent reside, Hamburg, where 15 percent reside and Bavaria, where 14 percent reside. Apart from Germany this last name exists in 17 countries. It also occurs 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.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| von Brun | 94 | 0 | / |
| von Brand | 89 | 102 | / |
| von Brunn | 89 | 53 | / |
| von Bruun | 89 | 10 | / |
| Von-Braun | 89 | 6 | / |
| von Bruhn | 89 | 2 | / |
| von Braum | 89 | 1 | / |
| van Braun | 89 | 1 | / |
| von Brunt | 89 | 1 | / |
| von Brunk | 89 | 1 | / |
| von Brandt | 84 | 37 | / |
| van Bran | 82 | 0 | / |
| van Brunt | 78 | 557 | / |
| von Broen | 78 | 12 | / |
| von Bronk | 78 | 7 | / |
| von Broën | 78 | 2 | / |
| van Bruin | 78 | 2 | / |
| van Breun | 78 | 1 | / |
| van Brant | 78 | 0 | / |
| van Bruen | 78 | 0 | / |
| van Brunn | 78 | 0 | / |
| van Brandt | 74 | 300 | / |
| van Brawen | 74 | 3 | / |
| van Brundt | 74 | 1 | / |
| van Bron | 71 | 15 | / |
| van Bruggen | 70 | 3,732 | / |
| van Braam | 67 | 460 | / |
| van Breen | 67 | 271 | / |
| van Brien | 67 | 16 | / |
| Van-Brunt | 67 | 6 | / |
| Von-Breen | 67 | 3 | / |
| van Broen | 67 | 1 | / |
| van Vrank | 67 | 1 | / |
| Van-Brand | 67 | 1 | / |
| Von-Broen | 67 | 1 | / |
| van Bront | 67 | 0 | / |
| van Bramdt | 63 | 1 | / |
| van Bruchem | 60 | 718 | / |
| Van-Bruggen | 60 | 13 | / |
| van Brom | 59 | 1 | / |
| van Vracem | 53 | 79 | / |
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