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Braun Family History
Braun Genealogy & Family TreeBraun is an English name from Cumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English given name Brunwine which means "brown" and referred to someone with this coloring or who often wore clothes of this shade. The earliest known ancestor--William Brant--was recorded in 1086 in the Domesday Book. Roots for the name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is Floreat majestas which means "Let majesty flourish."
Other spellings include "Broun," "Brun," and "Brown." Notable people with the surname include American actor Nicholas Braun (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Sky High, 10 Things I Hate About You), American basketball player Carl Braun (New York Knicks, Boston Celtics), and German controversial figure Eva Braun (wife to Adolf Hitler). The first Braun to come to America was Hans Braun in 1662.
Braun Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Jacob Braun -- --, 1750 December 0, 1833
- Arthur Braun -- --, 1915 March 0, 1977
- George Peter Braun -- --, 1763 December 13, 1838 Maryland
- Magdalena Braun -- --, 1835 February 13, 1869
- Frances Braun -- --, 1857 December 20, 1935
Braun Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Frances Braun -- --, 1857 December 20, 1935
- Anna Barbara Braun -- --, 1716 May 21, 1768 Wuerttemberg
- Bernhardina Braun -- --, 1860 May 10, 1935
- Harry Braun -- --, 1905 March 28, 1971 Montana
- Katharina Braun -- --, 1915 April 24, 1990
