Backfisch

Backfisch Meaning & Origin

About Backfisch
The surname Backfisch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bac" meaning "bake" and "fisch" meaning "fish." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the fishing industry, specifically someone who baked or prepared fish. Over time, the surname Backfisch may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a fish-like appearance or characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Backfisch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Backfisch: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Backfisch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKFX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B021020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 K F IH2 SH
🌐 IPA
/backfisch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKFX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B212

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Backfisch in Braille

Here's how to represent Backfisch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Backfisch in braille

How to sign the name Backfisch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Backfisch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Backfisch in sign language

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