Hackbarth

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a clearing or open ground associated with hacking or chopping.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Hack' (to chop, hack) combined with 'Barth' or 'Hardt' (hard ground, clearing). The surname likely originated as a topographic designation for a cleared area.

About the Hackbarth Surname

This German surname combines elements referring to cleared or worked land. It appears to have originated in German-speaking territories.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records

People with the Hackbarth Surname

Otto Hackbarth