Brandt (name)

Brandt is a German family name. He is in his origin attributed to the common mainly in northern Germany short form of names ending in ... or ... brandt brand, as Hildebrandt, Hadebrand, Herbrand, Gerbrand. The word in Old High German and Old Saxon Brandt had a double meaning, namely " fire ( fire )" and " (Flame ) sword."

Dissemination

The surname Brandt enters Germany on a far above average, making it one of the most common family name in Germany. With around 18,900 phone book entries held in Germany around 50,400 people Brandt family name.