ALBERS
Albers
Origin: Albers is a surname of Germanic origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Alber" meaning "elf army".
Distribution: The surname Albers is predominantly found in Germany and the Netherlands, with a smaller presence in other countries, including the United Kingdom.
Notable Individuals:
- Josef Albers (1888-1976): A German-born American artist and educator, best known for his work in abstract art and his influential teachings at the Bauhaus school.
- Anni Albers (1899-1994): A German textile artist and printmaker, and wife of Josef Albers, known for her pioneering work in weaving and her modernist designs.
- Mark Albers: A British musician and composer, recognised for his contributions to the contemporary music scene.
Coat of Arms: The Albers family crest typically includes symbols such as a shield divided into quarters, with elements representing strength, honour, and ancestry.
Variants: Variants of the Albers surname include "Alberts" and "Alber".
Legacy: The surname Albers has a rich history rooted in medieval Germanic culture and has produced notable individuals across various fields, contributing to art, education, and music.
There are approximately 94 people named Albers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Albers.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Similar and related surnames
- Alber
- Albera
- Aalbers
- Aalberts
- Ahlberg
- Albar
- Albard
- Albares
- Albarn
- Albary
- Alberda
- Alberdi
- Alberg
- Alberga
- Alberge
- Albergo
- Alberi
- Alberice
- Alberio
- Albero
- Alberry
- Alberson
- Albert
- Alberta
- Alberti
- Alberto
- Alberts
- Albertt
- Albertus
- Alberty
- Albertz
- Albery
- Albor
- Albora
- Albores
- Alborn
- Albour
- Alburey
- Alburg
- Alburn
- Alburo
- Albury
- Allberry
- Allbert
- Allbery
- Allbeury
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