Engelbrecht

The surname Engelbrecht is of German origin, common among the British families with German ancestry. It is derived from the medieval personal name Engelbert, composed of the elements 'Engel,' meaning angel, and 'bert,' meaning bright or famous. The name Engelbert gained popularity during the medieval period in Europe.

British families carrying the surname Engelbrecht are known for their strong ties to the German culture and heritage. They may have originally immigrated to Britain from Germany or may have ancestors who did so.

Over the years, the Engelbrecht family name has become intertwined with the rich tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the multicultural nature of British society. Today, individuals with the surname Engelbrecht can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, carrying on the legacy of their German forebears.

There are approximately 401 people named Engelbrecht in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Engelbrecht.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adriaan
  • Adrian
  • Anton
  • Aw
  • Eugene
  • Jaco
  • Jacobus
  • Johan
  • Johannes
  • Marius
  • Oliver
  • Pieter
  • Werner

Female

  • Jill
  • Karen
  • Kerri
  • Kim
  • Leigh
  • Melanie
  • Michelle
  • Nadia
  • Susan
  • Tanya

Similar and related surnames

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