Braun

Meaning

A person with brown hair or a brown complexion.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'braun,' meaning brown. The adjective was used as a descriptive surname to distinguish individuals by their physical appearance.

About the Braun Surname

Braun is a straightforward descriptive surname based on hair or skin coloring. Such color-based surnames were practical in medieval times for identifying individuals in small communities.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking countries, with particular prevalence in central and northern Germany.