Brehm

Brehm is a German surname. It is of German origin and found among individuals in German-speaking regions and beyond. The name is most widely recognized in connection with the 19th-century zoologist and writer Alfred Brehm, who helped popularize natural history in his era.

Alfred Brehm (1829–1884) was a German zoologist and writer whose works aimed at general readers contributed to public interest in animals and natural history. His best-known publication, commonly referred to as Brehm’s Life of Animals, presented descriptions and anecdotes about animal life in an accessible form. The work circulated widely through translations and influenced later generations of popular science writers and naturalists.

Beyond Alfred Brehm, the surname appears among other individuals in a variety of professions, including science, education, and the arts. In reference works and historical records, Brehm is primarily encountered in association with Alfred and with discussions of 19th-century zoological writing, though the name continues to persist in contemporary contexts as a family name.