TheNameDBBismarck
TopographicMeaning
A place name from Bismarck, Germany, possibly meaning 'bishop's mark' or 'bishop's territory.'
Etymology
Derived from the German place name Bismarck, which combines 'Bischoff' (bishop) and 'mark' (territory or boundary). The surname became famous through Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian statesman.
About the Bismarck Surname
A German topographic surname derived from a place name associated with episcopal territory. The name achieved worldwide recognition through Otto von Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor of Prussia.
Distribution
Primarily German; internationally recognized due to historical prominence.
Notable Bearers
Otto von Bismarck, Herbert von Bismarck