Bachmans

Bachmans refers to a variety of entities, most commonly associated with a surname of German origin. As a surname, it is believed to have originated as a patronymic, meaning "son of Bachmann," where "Bach" translates to "brook" or "stream" and "mann" means "man." Thus, Bachmans could have originally denoted someone who lived near a brook or stream, or perhaps worked with watermills.

In popular culture, the term "Bachman" is strongly linked to the American writer Stephen King. His middle name is King, but he adopted his mother's maiden name, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury, as his pen name for his first published novel, Carrie, and later used the pseudonym Richard Bachman for several of his works. This led to a period where readers were unaware that Stephen King was the author behind these books, contributing to their mystique and the eventual revelation of his dual identity.

Beyond the surname and the literary pseudonym, "Bachmans" may also refer to specific places, businesses, or individuals bearing this name. Without further context, it is difficult to specify which particular "Bachmans" is intended. The surname itself is found in various countries, particularly in Germany, the United States, and Canada, reflecting historical migration patterns.