Barkhausen

Meaning

Derived from a place name combining 'bark' or 'birch' with 'hausen' (houses), indicating a settlement near birch trees.

Etymology

The surname originates from a German toponym combining elements referring to birch trees or bark with the settlement suffix '-hausen'. This reflects the medieval German practice of naming places after natural features.

About the Barkhausen Surname

A German topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a settlement characterized by birch trees. The name reflects the natural landscape and medieval German naming conventions.

Distribution

Found primarily in Germany, particularly in regions with historical birch forests.

Notable Bearers

Heinrich Barkhausen (physicist, 1881-1956)

People with the Barkhausen Surname