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there's no similar law in Germany,
There's something similar in Norway:
"..The Nobility Law ... was passed by the national parliament in Norway, the Storting, on 1 August 1821. It abolished noble titles and privileges within two generations ..."
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I have to confess I didn't know this--there's no similar law in Germany, and there are many names that still contain 'von' (of):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/14/the-von-trap-austrian-battle-over-three-noble-letters