Minnigerode

Topographic

Meaning

A topographic surname derived from the place Minnigerode in the Harz Mountains region of Germany.

Etymology

The name originates from the town of Minnigerode in Saxony-Anhalt, with '-rode' or '-ode' denoting a clearing or settlement. The place has documented medieval origins in the Harz region.

About the Minnigerode Surname

A variant spelling of Minnegerode, this German surname derives from a specific place in the Harz Mountains. It remains concentrated in central Germany with limited international distribution.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Germany, especially in Saxony-Anhalt and the Harz region.

Minnigerode Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Minnigerode Surname