von

Meaning

From; indicating origin or nobility.

Etymology

German preposition meaning 'from' or 'of,' used in German and Dutch surnames to indicate geographic origin or noble lineage. It is not typically used as a given name but rather as a particle in compound surnames.

About the Name von

Von is a German surname particle rather than a given name, indicating origin from a place or noble status. It appears in many German and Austrian surnames but is not used independently as a first name.

Historical People Named von