About Brandhorst
The surname Brandhorst is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "brand," meaning fire or flame, and "horst," meaning a wooded hill or thicket. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Brandhorst can be interpreted as "fire hill" or "flaming thicket." It likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or on a hill with a dense growth of trees or bushes, possibly associated with a fire or burning.
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The surname Brandhorst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brandhorst based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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