Backofer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Backofer

What does the name Backofer mean?

The story of the name Backofer reaches back through German history to the Middle Ages. It evolved as a name for a person who worked as a person who was involved in the baking profession. The name derives from the baking trade, "backen" meaning to bake, "ofen" meaning oven.

Early Origins of the Backofer family

The surname Backofer was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The name derives from the baking trade, "backen" meaning to bake, "ofen" meaning oven. The name was traditionally applied to those involved in the baking profession.

Early History of the Backofer family

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Backofer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Backofen, Bachoff, Bachoven, Bachof, Backofen and many more.

Early Notables of the Backofer family

Johann Caspar Bachoffen born at Zurich, 1692. In 1718, he was singing-master in the Latin school, and cantor of one of the Zurich churches. He succeeded Albertin as director of the 'Chorherrn-gesellschaft' Association and later died at Zurich in 1755. His hymns were very popular...
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Migration of the Backofer family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ludolph Gottlieb Bachoff, who came to Pennsylvania in 1753. Cleophela Wolgemuth Bachofen arrived in Carolina in 1738 as well as Johannes Bachofen, age 22.