Finkelnburg

Topographic

Meaning

A place name combining 'Finkel' (sparkling or shining) with 'burg' (fortress or town).

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'Finkel' (sparkling, shining) combined with 'burg' (fortress, town). The name likely originated from a specific location in German-speaking regions.

About the Finkelnburg Surname

A German topographic surname derived from a place name combining descriptive and locational elements. The name indicates ancestral origin from a specific fortified settlement.

Distribution

Primarily found in German-speaking regions, particularly in central Germany.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Finkelnburg Surname

Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg

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