Brauneis is a surname of
German
German(s) may refer to:
* Germany, the country of the Germans and German things
**Germania (Roman era)
* Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language
** For citizenship in Germany, see also Ge ...
origin closely related to
Braun
Braun is a surname, originating from the German language, German word for the color brown.
In German, ''Braun'' is pronounced – except for the "r", equal to the English word "brown". In English, it is often pronounced like "brawn".
Notable p ...
and
Bruhn, all indicating a dark
complexion
Complexion in humans is the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially on the face.
History
The word "complexion" is derived from the Late Latin ''complexi'', which initially referred in general terms to a combination of t ...
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[Elsdon Coles Smith, ''American Surnames'' (1986), p. 148.]
Notable people with this surname include:
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Daniel Brauneis (born 1986), Austrian footballer
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Jean-Chrysostome Brauneis I (1785–1832), Canadian composer, bandmaster, and music educator of German birth
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Jean-Chrysostome Brauneis II (1814–1871), Canadian composer, organist, and music educator
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Robert Brauneis, law professor whose research led to the removal of a copyright claim for the song ''
Happy Birthday to You
"Happy Birthday to You", or simply "Happy Birthday", is a song traditionally sung to celebrate a person's birthday. According to the 1998 ''Guinness World Records'', it is the most recognized song in the English language, followed by "For He' ...
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Surnames of German origin