BRANDEIS
Brandeis
The surname Brandeis is of German-Jewish origin, derived from the Bavarian town of Brandeis an der Moldau, now known as Brandýs nad Labem in the Czech Republic. Jewish families adopted the toponymic surname Brandeis to denote their ties to or origin from this town.
The Brandeis family rose to prominence with the illustrious American jurist and philosopher Louis Brandeis (1856-1941). Louis Brandeis was the first Jewish person to be appointed to the US Supreme Court, serving from 1916 to 1939. He was known for his progressive views, especially on freedom of speech, privacy, and individual rights.
Over the years, the Brandeis surname has spread across the world as families emigrated from Central Europe to various countries, particularly to the United States and the United Kingdom.
Today, the Brandeis surname represents a rich history of intellectual and social contributions, particularly through individuals like Louis Brandeis, who have made lasting impacts in the legal and philosophical spheres.
There are approximately 35 people named Brandeis in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Brandeis.
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