What does the surname Auerbach mean?

The surname Auerbach means "Dweller at or near the Auer stream or brook.". It is of German, Jewish origin.

How common is the Auerbach surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Auerbach in the United States.

Are there Auerbach soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 18 soldiers with the Auerbach surname appear in Civil War records.

Auerbach

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at or near the Auer stream or brook.

Etymology

German topographic surname derived from 'Auer' (a stream or water source, possibly from Old High German 'au' meaning meadow) combined with 'bach' (stream or brook). The name indicates origin from a location near a specific waterway.

About the Auerbach Surname

A German and Jewish topographic surname indicating origin from a place near the Auer stream. The name is particularly common among German and Central European Jewish communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany and among Jewish communities, with significant presence in North America and Israel.

Auerbach Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Auerbach Surname

Minerva Auerbach

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Jewish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

18 soldiers with the Auerbach surname found in Civil War records.

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