Minnigerode
TopographicMeaning
A topographic surname derived from the place Minnigerode in the Harz Mountains region of Germany.
Etymology
The name originates from the town of Minnigerode in Saxony-Anhalt, with '-rode' or '-ode' denoting a clearing or settlement. The place has documented medieval origins in the Harz region.
About the Minnigerode Surname
A variant spelling of Minnegerode, this German surname derives from a specific place in the Harz Mountains. It remains concentrated in central Germany with limited international distribution.
Distribution
Primarily found in Germany, especially in Saxony-Anhalt and the Harz region.
Notable Bearers
Unknown