TheNameDBBuchtel
TopographicMeaning
Possibly a variant or diminutive form related to Buchholz, referring to a small beech wood or forest.
Etymology
Buchtel may derive from German roots similar to Buchholz, with the -tel suffix potentially indicating a diminutive or variant form. The exact etymology is uncertain but likely relates to beech forests or woodland features.
About the Buchtel Surname
An obscure German surname possibly related to beech forest terminology. The name remains quite rare and its exact origins are not definitively established.
Distribution
Rare surname found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German-American communities.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation