GREENBAUM
Greenbaum
Greenbaum is a British surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. The name derives from the German words "grün" meaning green and "baum" meaning tree. It is believed to have been adopted as a surname in reference to someone who lived near a green tree or in a green valley.
The Greenbaum surname is most commonly found within the Jewish community in the United Kingdom, particularly among families with roots in Eastern Europe. Many Jewish families with this surname can trace their ancestry to countries such as Poland, Russia, and Germany.
Over the centuries, families with the surname Greenbaum have made significant contributions to British society in various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. The surname is associated with a sense of heritage, tradition, and resilience within the Jewish community.
Today, the Greenbaum surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the rich history and cultural heritage of the British Jewish population.
There are approximately 130 people named Greenbaum in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Greenbaum.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alexander
- Arthur
- Daniel
- David
- Eric
- Jason
- Jeffrey
- Paul
- Philip
- Ronald
Female
- Agnes
- Caroline
- Charlotte
- Clare
- Jacqueline
- Lavinia
- Rachel
- Regina
- Sara
- Sarah
- Simone
- Talia
- Vanessa
- Violet
Similar and related surnames
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