About Braun
The surname Braun is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brun" or "brune," meaning "brown." It was originally a nickname given to someone with brown hair, complexion, or clothing. The name Braun is quite common in German-speaking countries and has variations in spelling, such as Braune, Braunstein, or Braunert.
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The surname Braun is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Braun based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Braun is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Braun in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Braun using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.