Bachmann - Name Meaning and Pronunciation

Bachmann

Bachmann is a name of German origin, traditionally used as a surname but sometimes adopted as a given name. It carries the meaning related to 'baker man' or 'brook man', indicating someone who works by a brook or is associated with baking. Historically, the name is linked to the occupational surname given to those involved in baking or who lived near a brook. It can be used for either gender, though it's more commonly associated with males. Bachmann is recognized in German-speaking countries and carries cultural and historical weight. Popular culture includes references in literature and films, often contributing to its perception as a name with heritage and distinction.

Basic Information

Gender: Unisex

Sounds Like: BAHK-mahn

Pronunciation Explanation: The name Bachmann is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable 'BAHK', similar to 'bach' in music, followed by 'mahn'.

Summary and Meaning

Meaning: baker man, brook man

Origin: German

Usage: Traditionally associated more with males due to its origins, but can be used for any gender.

Name Number (Chaldean)
26 => 8

Name Number (Pythagorean)
11
Popularity (Global Rank)

Overall: 64641

Boys: 72681

Girls: 77177

Most Popular in
Switzerland
Religious and Cultural Significance

Religion: Not specifically associated with a religion

Background: While not linked to any religion, the name Bachmann can denote cultural heritage, especially within German-speaking or European regions.

Cultural Significance: Bachmann is culturally significant within German-speaking populations. It highlights familial occupational history or geographical living conditions.

Historical Significance: The name Bachmann originated as an occupational surname or a toponymic surname, indicative of a person employed as a baker or living near a brook.

Popular Culture

Literature and Mythology: Bachmann has been used as a surname for characters in novels and plays, contributing to its representation as a name denoting practicality and historical lineage.

Movies and Television: It occasionally appears in films and TV shows, often used for characters to evoke a sense of traditional European heritage.

Feelings and Perceptions

Perception: Bachmann is often perceived as a strong and traditional name, reflecting cultural history and heritage. It conveys respectability and strength.

Positive Feelings: Traditional, strong, meaningful, cultural, and historical.

Negative Feelings: May feel outdated or too formal to some in modern contexts.

Practical Considerations

Ease of Writing and Calling: Bachmann is relatively straightforward to write and pronounce in English-speaking contexts, although its German pronunciation nuances might challenge non-native speakers.

Common Typos and Misspellings: Backmann,Bachman,Backman

Common Nicknames:


Bachmann Popularity

Bachmann Usage and Popularity By Country

Country Rank (Overall)
Switzerland 1728
Germany 5154
Paraguay 6725
Iceland 8499
Hungary 11519
Finland 16139
Italy 26294
France 27542
Chile 34158
Romania 36646

Bachmann Usage and Popularity By City

City Rank (Overall)
Zurich 1545
Basel 1549
Frankfurt Am Main 2532
Munich 4154
Bern 966
Berlin 7241
Strasbourg 3977
Cologne 5261
Hessen 1043
Erfurt 843

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Beckman,Baughman,Bachman

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