Braun

Question:There no doubt is no one Brown or Braun family.

The same surname frequently comes from more than one national origin. Not everyone with the same surname is necessarily related at all. Most people did not have surnames until the 14th century. They took them indicating they were the son of someone, their occupation, where they lived, or some characteristic about them. After they got through legitimate sons of the same man could have a different surname. Still they each shared their surname with others with whom they were not related.

Brown usually indicated the color of their hair or their complexion.

See the link below from the most prestigious genealogical organization in the U.S., The National Genealogical Society.

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...

Now, their might have been some Germans named Braun that immigrated to the U. S. or other English speaking countries that changed their name to Brown.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: There no doubt is no one Brown or Braun family.

The same surname frequently comes from more than one national origin. Not everyone with the same surname is necessarily related at all. Most people did not have surnames until the 14th century. They took them indicating they were the son of someone, their occupation, where they lived, or some characteristic about them. After they got through legitimate sons of the same man could have a different surname. Still they each shared their surname with others with whom they were not related.

Brown usually indicated the color of their hair or their complexion.

See the link below from the most prestigious genealogical organization in the U.S., The National Genealogical Society.

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...

Now, their might have been some Germans named Braun that immigrated to the U. S. or other English speaking countries that changed their name to Brown.