VAN BREDA

Also recorded as Van Breda

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Van Breda

Van Breda is a surname of Dutch origin that is associated with individuals of Dutch descent. The name "Van Breda" translates to "from Breda", a city in the southern part of the Netherlands.

Origins:

The surname is typically linked to the Dutch practice of using toponyms (place names) as surnames, indicating a person's origin or ancestral land. People bearing the surname Van Breda are often descendants of families who hailed from the city of Breda or its surrounding areas.

Distribution:

While the surname is of Dutch origin, it is not as common as some other Dutch surnames. Individuals with the last name Van Breda may be found in the Netherlands, as well as in countries with historical ties to the Netherlands, such as South Africa and Belgium.

Notable Individuals:

  • Christoffel van Breda - A South African businessman known for his contributions to the development of the South African wine industry.
  • Sophie van Breda - A Dutch artist celebrated for her contemporary abstract paintings.

References:

There are approximately 78 people named van Breda in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named van Breda.

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