Bachs

Bachs is a surname of German origin. In English-language usage, Bachs is most often encountered as the plural form referring to multiple people bearing the surname Bach, or as a historical spelling found in archival sources. The form is not a standard modern spelling for a current surname, which is typically written as Bach.

The surname derives from the German word Bach, meaning a stream or brook, and it originally indicated residence near such a geographic feature. Over time, bearers of the name dispersed from German-speaking areas to other parts of Europe and to the wider world, where the spelling and pronunciation have varied.

The most famous bearer of the root name is Johann Sebastian Bach, a central figure of the Baroque era. His family included several composers and musicians, all typically recorded under the spelling Bach in contemporary sources. As a result, the use of the exact spelling "Bachs" is relatively uncommon in standard modern references, and when it appears, it often reflects archival transcriptions or historical usage rather than a distinct modern surname.

Geographically, the surname Bach is most common in German-speaking regions, with sizable diaspora communities in the Americas and other parts of Europe. The plural form "Bachs" may appear in historical writings or genealogical records to refer to the Bach family as a group.

See also: Bach (surname).