Wallenburg

Topographic

Meaning

A fortified settlement or castle associated with walls or ramparts.

Etymology

Derived from Old High German 'wall' (wall, rampart) combined with 'burg' (fortress, city). This toponymic name indicates origin from a walled settlement or fortified town.

About the Wallenburg Surname

A topographic surname indicating origin from a walled fortress or fortified settlement. The name reflects the medieval importance of fortifications in Germanic territories.

Distribution

Primarily German-speaking regions, particularly areas with historical fortifications.

Notable Bearers

Unknown or obscure

People with the Wallenburg Surname

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