Nationality of my surname?

Question:

Nationality of my surname?

My last name is Brandabur. But, I'm not sure how to find out the history of it since I can't find it in any surname search.

I have a theory that it might be an adaption of 'Brandenburg' which is German. But, uh...if you could recommend a site or if you know, please tell me.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey Courtney,

Swyrich.com has Brandenburg, but it does not show a variaton as Brandabur:
Brandenburg
Origin: German

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brandenburg, Brandenberg, Brandenburge, Brandenberge, Branddenburg, Branddenberg, Brandenberger and many more.

First found in Prussia, where this family name became noted for its many branches within the region.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Cunrad Brandenberger who arrived in Georgia in 1735; Johann Brandenburg, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1740; Jacob Brandenberger who is recorded as having arrived in Pennsylvania in 1766.

Brandabur has 7 Entries in the LDS Family Search site, but with the exact spelling off, nothing else comes up. They use the Soundex system, so it seems that somehow the name was 'truncated'. This happens sometimes durring immigration, for example at Ellis Island. Ellis Island had no entries for Brandabur.

So as not to take away the fun, I put some additional sites you can check for your name below.