Busch

Busch is a surname of German origin that has been used by individuals of British heritage.

Origin and Meaning:

The surname Busch is derived from the German word "Busche," which means bushes or shrubbery. It is thought to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent clump of bushes or in an area covered in shrubs.

Distribution:

Although of German origin, the surname Busch can also be found among individuals of British descent. It is not as common as some other British surnames but is still present in various regions of the United Kingdom.

Notable People:

  • George Busch (1895-1977) - A British artist known for his landscape paintings.
  • Victoria Busch (b. 1982) - A British businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful tech start-up.

Variants:

Variants of the surname Busch include Busche, Bush, and Bushell.

References:

  • Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
  • Hanks, P., and Hodges, F. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1988.

There are approximately 225 people named Busch in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Busch.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andreas
  • Constant
  • Dominic
  • Gary
  • Graham
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Karl
  • Mark
  • Nicholas
  • Peter
  • Russ
  • Stefan
  • Tobias

Female

  • Anne
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Jean
  • Lilian
  • Maria
  • Nina
  • Rachel
  • Sophie
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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