The history of Austrian family names is a long and complicated one. Austrian last names can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, when they were first used by the nobility. Over time, these names became more common among the general population.
Today, there are over 700,000 different family names in Austria. The most common Austrian surname is Mueller, which means "miller" in German. Other common Austrian surnames include Schmidt (meaning "smith"), Weber (meaning "weaver"), and Bauer (meaning "farmer").Interestingly, many Austrian family names have French origins. This is due to the fact that Austria was once part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was heavily influenced by French culture. Some of the most common French-origin surnames in Austria include Dupont, Girard, and Martin.
What's in a name? A lot of history, that's for sure! Let's have a look at these interesting family names:
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