TheNameDBRICKENBACHER
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from a German place name, possibly referring to a settlement or region associated with a person named Ricke or Ricken.
Etymology
The surname derives from a German place name with the suffix -bacher (meaning 'of the stream' or 'from the stream'). The first element Ricken- likely refers to a specific location or personal name.
About the RICKENBACHER Surname
A German topographic surname derived from a place name incorporating the element 'bacher' (stream). The name is most famously associated with aviation history.
Distribution & Frequency
Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German-American communities.