There are
704
Bachtels in the USA
Bachtel is the
32632nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bachtel

EugeneBachtel

Eugene Bachtel was an American football player who played as a tackle for the Chicago Bears in the 1920s.

GaryBachtel

Gary Bachtel is a professional bowler who has won several national and international bowling championships.

BenjaminBachtel

Benjamin Bachtel is a contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures.

ChristineBachtel

Christine Bachtel is a German television presenter and journalist.

FrankBachtel

Frank Bachtel is a German politician who served as a member of parliament.

HansBachtel

Hans Bachtel is a Swiss historian and author known for his research on Swiss history.

KarenBachtel

Karen Bachtel is an American photographer who specializes in landscape and nature photography.

MartinBachtel

Martin Bachtel is a German musician and composer known for his contemporary classical compositions.

RalphBachtel

Ralph Bachtel was an American pilot and aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to the development of air transportation.

SusanBachtel

Susan Bachtel is a Canadian journalist and author who has written extensively on social issues and human rights.

Bachtel Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bachtel' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'bachtel,' which means 'little brook' or 'small stream.' It likely originated as a locational surname for those who lived near a small stream or brook.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bachtel' is most commonly found in Germany and Switzerland, where it originated. It is also found in other German-speaking countries and among German communities worldwide.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bachtel' include 'Bachtold,' 'Bachtelhahn,' 'Bachteler,' 'Bachtels,' 'Bachtler,' 'Bachtoldl,' 'Bädeler,' 'Pachtl,' 'Pachtel,' and 'Pachtli.' These variations may be regional or dialectal variations.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Bachtel.' It is likely that some individuals with this surname have migrated or emigrated to other countries, particularly during periods of German emigration and settlement.