Flaxer

Meaning

A surname derived from the word for flax, likely indicating someone who grew, processed, or sold flax.

Etymology

The name comes from German 'Flachs' or Yiddish 'flaks' (flax), with the agent suffix '-er' indicating an occupational connection. This surname would have referred to someone involved in the flax trade or linen production, which was an important industry in medieval Europe.

About the Flaxer Surname

An occupational surname indicating involvement in the flax or linen trade. The name reflects the importance of textile production in medieval European economies.

Distribution

Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among Ashkenazi Jewish populations in Central and Eastern Europe.

People with the Flaxer Surname