About Backen
The surname Backen is of Swedish origin and is derived from the word "backe," meaning "hill" or "slope" in Swedish. It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived near or on a hill or slope. The name Backen signifies a connection to the geographical features of the land, highlighting the individual's ancestral ties to a specific area.
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The surname Backen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Backen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Backen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Backen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Backen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.