Von - Last Names

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Von

/vɒn/

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Meaning

Of or from

Represents heritage, origin, and ancestral connection, often implying a sense of belonging to a place or family line.

Symbolism

Embodies nobility, lineage, and geographic rootedness; in modern contexts, it can symbolize sophistication or a break from traditional naming norms when used independently.

Etymology: Derived from the German preposition 'von', meaning 'of' or 'from', commonly used in aristocratic German and Dutch surnames to indicate descent or territorial association, such as in 'von Trapp' or 'van Buren'.

Style & Origin

european

Cultural Background

Originating as a Germanic preposition meaning 'of' or 'from', Von is historically used in noble Euro

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