Rothbach

Rothbach is a surname of German origin. It is a habitational name derived from a place so named, meaning "red brook" or "cleared brook," from the German words "rot" (red) or "roden" (to clear land) and "bach" (brook).

The name may also be topographic, describing someone who lived near a red-colored brook or a brook running through cleared land.

Individuals with the surname Rothbach may be found predominantly in Germany and countries with historical German migration patterns.

Genealogical research would be required to determine the specific origin and historical significance of any particular Rothbach family.