TheNameDBBrumbaugh
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from German 'Brumbach' (a stream name) or a variant of Brombach.
Etymology
The surname likely originates from a German place name containing 'Bach' (stream) with 'Brum' or 'Brom' as a prefix. It may have been anglicized when German speakers emigrated to English-speaking regions.
About the Brumbaugh Surname
An American surname of German origin, likely brought by German immigrants in the colonial period. The name reflects a topographic origin from a stream or water source.
Distribution
Primarily found in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
David Brumbaugh, various American settlers