TheNameDBBachmann
TopographicMeaning
A man who lived by a stream or worked as a miller or fisherman on a stream.
Etymology
The surname combines Bach (stream) with Mann (man), literally meaning 'stream man.' This occupational or topographic surname likely referred to someone whose livelihood or residence was associated with a waterway.
About the Bachmann Surname
A German surname combining topographic and occupational elements, indicating a man associated with a stream. The name is well-distributed across German-speaking Central Europe.
Distribution
Common in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and German-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Michele Bachmann (U.S. politician), Ingeborg Bachmann (Austrian writer)