Buschers

Buschers is a German-language surname found primarily in Central and Northern Europe. The name is derived from the Middle High German word „busch“, meaning “bush” or “shrub,” and originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent bush or wooded area. As a locational surname, it was adopted by families who resided in or near such natural features. Variants of the name include Buscher, Busch, and Büsch, among others.

The surname appears in historical records as early as the 16th century and is documented in census data, parish registers, and guild rolls throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In the 19th and 20th centuries, bearers of the name emigrated to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada, where they settled in states such as Pennsylvania, New York, and Manitoba. The diaspora has introduced the name into English-speaking contexts, often pronounced “BUS-chers” with a hard consonant sound.

Notable individuals with the surname Buschers include:

Hans Buschers (born 1964), a former German professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs such as VfL Bochum and Borussia Dortmund.

Peter Buschers (born 1952), a German historian specializing in medieval European trade routes, who has authored several monographs on the Hanseatic League.

Maria Buschers (1935–2010), a Swiss botanist recognized for her research on Alpine flora and her work at the Bern Botanical Institute.

Erich Buschers (1908–1993), a German composer and conductor noted for his chamber music compositions during the post-war period.

The name remains relatively uncommon in contemporary Sweden and also appears in genealogical studies of German emigrants in the United States. References to Buschers are found in biographical dictionaries, surname distribution maps, and regional archives, underscoring the name’s historical continuity and geographic dispersion.