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[Facts] von - use in German surname
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  ·  1/6/2015, 11:21 AM
Re: von - use in German surname  ·  elbowin  ·  1/7/2015, 12:38 PM
Re: von - use in German surname  ·  Leah  ·  1/16/2015, 1:38 AM
Re: von - use in German surname  ·  LMS  ·  1/7/2015, 1:39 AM