Andreae

Patronymic

Meaning

Related to Andrew or derived from Latin forms meaning 'strong' or 'manly'.

Etymology

The surname appears to be a Latinized or Germanic variant of Andrew-related names, possibly using the Latin genitive or nominative form. It may represent a scholarly or ecclesiastical variant of patronymic surnames.

About the Andreae Surname

A rare Latinized variant of Andrew-related surnames, possibly used in scholarly or ecclesiastical contexts. The limited historical documentation makes it difficult to establish reliable distributional patterns.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare; possibly found in Germanic regions or among educated/ecclesiastical classes.

Andreae Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Andreae Surname