About Furstenau
The surname Furstenau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "furst" meaning "prince" or "ruler" and "au" meaning "meadow" or "field." Therefore, the surname Furstenau can be interpreted as "prince's meadow" or "ruler's field." It is likely that this surname originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near or owned a meadow or field associated with a prince or ruler.
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The surname Furstenau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furstenau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Furstenau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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