Boeckmann

Meaning

A surname derived from 'Bock' (a male goat or billy goat) combined with 'Mann' (man), referring to a goatherd or someone associated with goats.

Etymology

The name combines the German word 'Bock' (goat) with 'Mann' (man), forming an occupational surname for someone who herded or worked with goats. This type of animal-based occupational naming was common in medieval German-speaking regions.

About the Boeckmann Surname

Boeckmann is a German occupational surname indicating someone who worked with goats. The name reflects the medieval German tradition of naming based on occupation or animal husbandry.

Distribution

Found in Germany and among German-American communities, particularly in the Midwest and Pennsylvania.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Boeckmann Surname