Bach

Topographic

Meaning

A person who lived by or worked near a stream or small river.

Etymology

The surname derives from the German word Bach, meaning 'stream' or 'brook.' This is a common topographic surname indicating residence near a waterway.

About the Bach Surname

A German topographic surname indicating proximity to a stream or brook. The name is most famously associated with the Bach family of composers from 17th-18th century Germany.

Distribution

Primarily found in Germany, Austria, and German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Johann Sebastian Bach (composer), Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (composer)

People with the Bach Surname

Keel Bach