Busch Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Busch name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Busch name
Busch is a topographic name for someone who lived by a thicket or patch of scrub, from Middle High German busch, "bush, thicket", or a habitational name from places called Busch. It is common throughout Germany, especially in the north and west. The humorist Wilhelm Busch, creator of Max und Moritz, and the brewer Adolphus Busch, who emigrated to St. Louis, are well-known bearers.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Busch name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Busch name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and the Netherlands; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Busch name FAQ
What does the Busch name mean?
Bush, thicket. Common variants include Bosch, Buschmann, Bush.
Where does the Busch surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and the Netherlands.
Is there a Busch coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Busch crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Busch coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).