Großbaum

Großbaum is a German-language surname and, less commonly, a toponym. The name literally means "great tree" or "big tree" and is formed from the elements Groß ("great") and Baum ("tree"). It is typically of toponymic origin, referring to a residence, farmstead, or landmark situated near a conspicuous tree, such as a large oak, in a village or countryside.

As a surname, Großbaum is most often found in German-speaking regions and in communities of German descent. Spelling variants include Grossbaum in languages or contexts without the ß character, reflecting standard orthographic practices. The name may have arisen independently in different locales where such a landmark existed.

Geographically, there are no well-documented independent towns or municipalities named Großbaum in major reference works; however, the element Baum frequently occurs in German place names, and compound toponyms incorporating Großbaum or a similar form may appear as part of longer village or farm names, particularly in rural areas.

Notable people with the surname are not widely documented in standard reference works. The name may appear in genealogical contexts or local histories but does not have widely recognized entries in major encyclopedias.

See also: related surnames and toponymic elements such as Baum, Groß, or Grossbaum.