Backes

The surname Backes is of German origin and is of toponymic nature, deriving from the Middle Low German word "bak," meaning a beck or a stream. The name is believed to have been used to describe someone living near a stream or a watercourse.

The surname Backes is relatively rare in Great Britain, with most occurrences being found in regions such as Yorkshire and the East Midlands, where individuals with German ancestry settled in the past.

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There are approximately 73 people named Backes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Backes.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian

Female

  • Monica

Similar and related surnames

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