| ![Show Contents]() Branstetter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Branstetter familyThe surname Branstetter was first found in Saxony, where the name Bunst was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their quest for power. Early History of the Branstetter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Branstetter research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1785 is included under the topic Early Branstetter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Branstetter Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brunst, Brunste, Brunstte, Brunnst, Brunnste, Breunst and many more. Early Notables of the Branstetter familyMore information is included under the topic Early Branstetter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Branstetter RankingIn the United States, the name Branstetter is the 10,385th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Branstetter migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Branstetter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Charles Branstetter, aged 24, who arrived in Bremen, Plymouth, Cherbourg in 1924 aboard the ship "America" from New York 2
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- J.C. Branstetter, American air crewman on Operation Highjump (1946-1947), eponym of the Branstetter Rocks, Antarctica
- Otto Franklin Branstetter (1877-1924), American socialist official, executive secretary of National Executive Committee of the Socialist Party of America from 1919 to 1924
- Olin Branstetter (1929-2011), American businessman and politician; he and others were killed in an airplane accident on November 17, 2011
- Kent Wayne Branstetter (b. 1949), American former NFL tackle for the New Orleans Saints in 1972 and the Green Bay Packers in the 1973 season
- Jennifer Branstetter, American politician, Secretary of Planning and Policyof Pennsylvania (2011-2015)
- Winnie Branstetter, American politician, Candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1922 3
- J. H. Branstetter, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1932 3
- Daniel Branstetter, American politician, Delegate to Missouri State Constitutional Convention 8th District, 1845-46 3
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Branstetter migration to the United States 
