Baumgartner

Baumgartner is a surname of German origin. It literally translates to "tree gardener" or "forester." As a surname, it likely denoted a person who was employed in forestry or who lived near a forest. It is a relatively common surname in German-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of the world through emigration.

Notable individuals with the surname Baumgartner include Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper, famous for his record-breaking freefall from the stratosphere. There are also athletes, scientists, and artists who bear the name. The prevalence of the surname varies geographically, with higher concentrations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Over time, variations and phonetic spellings of Baumgartner might exist in different regions due to migration and linguistic changes. The name's association with nature and the outdoors is a consistent theme across its etymology and geographical distribution.