The Braun Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Braun, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Braun family crest.
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Origin of the Braun name
Braun means "brown" and began as a nickname for someone with brown hair, brown eyes, a dark complexion or brown clothing. In some families it comes instead from the Germanic given name Bruno. Braun is common throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and was also used as a Jewish surname. It is the German counterpart of the English Brown.
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This overview covers the Braun name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, Switzerland and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Braun name FAQ
What does the Braun name mean?
Brown (hair or complexion). Common variants include Brown, Bruhn, Braune, Brauns.
Where does the Braun surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Switzerland and the United States.
Is there a Braun coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Braun crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Braun coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).