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.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Backfisch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Backfisch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Backfisch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.