About Dachs
The surname Dachs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dachse," meaning "badger." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either hunted or trapped badgers or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as being cunning or tenacious. The name Dachs is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations in spelling, such as Dach, Dachsel, or Dachser.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dachs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dachs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dachs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.