Backes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Backes family's name is originates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon personal name Bacga, Bacca having derived from the Old Northern English bæc or Old Norse bekk-rir, belonging to Back, or dweller by a Brook. 1 2 3 In some cases, the name is from the Dutch Bac, Bak; a personal name. 4 In other cases, the name is "sometimes synonymous with Beck, but more generally either [means] a wharf or a ferry where it is pluralized to Backs, whence Bax." 5 Early Origins of the Backes familyThe surname Backes was first found in Somerset, where the name first appears as an Old English Byname, Godwine Bace c. 1055. Later, Richard Bac was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Cornwall in 1182 and Richard Backe in Suffolk in 1277. Kenry le Bak was found in Kent in 1297. 6 Again in Somerset, John atte Back was listed there 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 7 Much later, we found two listing of the family in Scotland, Janet Back in Learbarmor, 1683 (Stirling), and George Back in Edinburgh, 1689. 8 Early History of the Backes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Backes research. Another 208 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1055, 1182, 1277, 1297, 1327, 1349, 1369, 1563, 1594, 1689, 1754, 1796 and 1878 are included under the topic Early Backes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Backes Spelling VariationsBackes has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Back, Backe, Bace, Bac, Bak, Bache, Bax and others. Early Notables of the Backes familyMore information is included under the topic Early Backes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Backes RankingIn the United States, the name Backes is the 11,414th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 9
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Backess to arrive on North American shores: Backes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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