Erlangen is located in the Middle Franconian region of the German State of Bayern (Bavaria). Names Erlangen (Stadt), Bayern Surnames Borell (Schaffhausen)* Meier (Jost-4)* Panorama of Erlangen (2012). Source: H. Helmlechner via Wikipedia Commons. 49.583333, 11.016667 Volga Colonies Schaffhausen Jost