Borchard

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the Germanic personal name Borchard, meaning 'hard' or 'strong' combined with 'borg' (fortress).

Etymology

The name combines the Germanic elements 'borg' (fortress, protection) and 'hard' (strong, hardy). This patronymic surname indicates descent from an ancestor named Borchard, a name popular among Germanic nobility.

About the Borchard Surname

A German patronymic surname derived from the personal name Borchard, which was popular among medieval Germanic nobility. The name reflects Germanic naming traditions emphasizing strength and protection.

Distribution

Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with some presence in Scandinavia.

Notable Bearers

Various German historical figures; primarily a regional surname.

People with the Borchard Surname

Edwin Borchard

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