Summary

Surname BRANDENBURG is of German origin and is associated with the historic region of Brandenburg in northern Germany. It derives from the German words 'brand' meaning 'fire' and 'burg' meaning 'castle'. The surname has a long history and is known to have been in use since medieval times.
There are
9624
Brandenburgs in the USA
Brandenburg is the
3691st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Brandenburg

MargraveAlbert

Margrave Albert III of Brandenburg was a member of the House of Ascania and was the margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel from 1205 until his death in 1220.

FrederickWilliam,

Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg, was the sovereign prince of the Margraviate of Brandenburg and the Duchy of Prussia, as well as a member of the House of Hohenzollern.

JohannSigismund,

Johann Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg, was the son of Joachim III Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg, and became the duke of Prussia in 1618 and the elector of Brandenburg in 1608.

FriedrichWilhelm

Friedrich Wilhelm I of Brandenburg, also known as the 'Great Elector,' was the elector of Brandenburg and duke of Prussia from 1640 until his death in 1688.

FriedrichI

Friedrich I of Prussia, also known as Friedrich III of Brandenburg, was the first king in Prussia, ruling from 1701 until his death in 1713.

FriedrichWilhelm

Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, also known as the 'Soldier King,' was the king in Prussia from 1713 until his death in 1740.

FriedrichII

Friedrich II of Prussia, also known as Friedrich the Great, was the king of Prussia from 1740 until his death in 1786 and is considered one of the greatest military strategists in history.

WilhelmII,

Wilhelm II, German Emperor, was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruling from 1888 until his abdication in 1918 at the end of World War I.

WilhelmHegel

Wilhelm Hegel was a German philosopher in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his writings on dialectic and the philosophy of history.

UtaBrandes

Uta Brandes is a German cultural scientist and professor known for her work in the field of design theory and gender studies.

Brandenburg Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Brandenburg' is of German origin and is derived from the name of the historical region and state of Brandenburg in present-day Germany. The name 'Brandenburg' means 'burnt fortress' and likely refers to the medieval fortresses in the region made of red brick.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Brandenburg' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the region of Brandenburg. It is also found in surrounding areas such as Prussia, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg, and Saxony.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Brandenburg' include 'Brandenburger' and 'Brandenbourg.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Brandenburg' have been influenced by historical events such as the German diaspora and World War II. Some individuals with the name may have emigrated to other countries, including the United States and Australia.