Minnegerode

Topographic

Meaning

A topographic surname derived from a place name in the Harz region of Germany.

Etymology

The name derives from Minnigerode, a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with the suffix '-ode' or '-rode' meaning clearing or settlement. The place name itself has medieval origins in the Harz Mountains region.

About the Minnegerode Surname

A German surname derived from the place Minnigerode in the Harz region. The name is associated with the historic region and has remained relatively localized to central Germany.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Germany, particularly in Saxony-Anhalt and surrounding regions.

Minnegerode Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Minnegerode Surname