About Backes
The surname Backes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "backe," meaning "cheek." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who had a distinguishing feature on their cheek or who worked as a cook or baker. The name Backes is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various regions of the country.
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The surname Backes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Backes 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 Backes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Backes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Backes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.