Zehnacker

Zehnacker is a German surname. It is believed to be of toponymic origin, meaning it derives from a place name. "Zehn" translates to "ten," and "Acker" means "field" or "acre." Therefore, Zehnacker likely refers to someone who lived near or owned a field known as the "ten acre field" or a field that was the tenth field in a sequence. The name is primarily found in regions where German is spoken. As a surname, it has been passed down through generations, often with variations in spelling and pronunciation across different geographical areas. Genealogical research would be necessary to trace the specific origins of a family bearing the Zehnacker surname.