Show ContentsBrenden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Brenden family

The surname Brenden was first found in Germany, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Brenden family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brenden research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1760, 1784, 1789, 1806, 1828 and 1837 are included under the topic Early Brenden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brenden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brandel, Brandele and others.

Early Notables of the Brenden family

Notables of the time with the name Brenden included Johann Brandl, born Nov. 14, 1760, at Rohr, near Ratisbon and died at Carlsruhe May 26, 1837. He studied violin and piano as a child in the monastery at Rohr, and at 10 was sent by Canon Gelasius to the seminary at Munich. He learnt singing from Valesi; and at the Jesuit school at Neuburg, received a thorough musical education from a certain Feldmaier. He began his career in the convent of Trutpert...
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United States Brenden migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brenden Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • John Brenden, who arrived in Maryland in 1716

Contemporary Notables of the name Brenden (post 1700) +

  • John Brenden, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Montana, 2012 1
  • Brenden Bytheway, American actor, known for his work on Studio C, Freelancers (2019) and Recovery (2021)
  • Brenden Santi (b. 1993), Australian professional rugby league footballer
  • Brenden Craig Fourie (b. 1970), former South African cricketer


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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