Find out how popular the last name Brandhagen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Brandhagen.

Brandhagen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Brandhagen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brandhagen in America

Brandhagen is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brandhagen surname appeared 102 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Brandhagen.

The history of the last name Brandhagen

The surname Brandhagen originates from Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "brand," meaning "fire" or "burning," and "hagen," meaning "hedge" or "enclosure." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a burned or charred hedge or fence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brandhagen can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was established in the region during this period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hans Brandhagen was mentioned in the Annales Colonienses, a chronicle of events in Cologne. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Germany by this time.

During the 16th century, a prominent scholar and theologian named Johann Brandhagen (1525-1588) made significant contributions to the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a crucial role in the translation of the Bible into the German language.

In the 17th century, the Brandhagen family established itself in the region of Westphalia, where they owned land and held positions of influence. One notable member was Friedrich Brandhagen (1632-1701), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Münster.

Another prominent figure with the surname Brandhagen was Wilhelm Brandhagen (1785-1867), a German politician and statesman who served as the Minister of the Interior for the Kingdom of Prussia in the mid-19th century.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Brandthagen, Brandhagen, and Brandthayn. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brandhagen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Brandhagen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Brandhagen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Brandhagen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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