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[Surname] von - use in German surname
by Leah (guest)
1/16/2015, 1:45 AM
I am looking for an authoritative & academic explanation of the use of "von" in German surnames. Was it used by the general population - not of noble ancestry? Thank you.
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von - use in German surname  ·  Leah  ·  1/16/2015, 1:45 AM
•Re: von - use in German surname  ·  Lepic  ·  1/16/2015, 8:09 AM