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Etymology of Braunne

What does the name Braunne mean?

The German surname Braunne emerged in the lands that formed the modern state of Lower Saxony, which is presently bordered by the North Sea, the Hartz mountains and the Elbe and Ems Rivers. Lower Saxony was previously a medieval Saxon dukedom. In the Middle Ages, many of the Saxon lands were a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the feudal system.

Early Origins of the Braunne family

The surname Braunne was first found in Baden, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Braunne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Braunne research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1684, 1738, 1770 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Braunne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Braunne Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Braun, Braunn, Braune, Braunne, Bronn, Bronne and others.

Early Notables of the Braunne family

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Migration of the Braunne family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Sebastian Braun, who emigrated with his family to England or America in 1709; of the many Brauns who landed in Philadelphia we found Johann Martin Braun (1733), Johann Peter Braun (1741), and Michel Braun (1737).



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