Buchs facts for kids
Buchs is a name that you might find in different places, especially in Switzerland. It is also a surname, which is a family name, for some people. When you see "Buchs," it usually refers to one of several towns in Switzerland or to a person with that last name.
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What Does Buchs Mean?
The word "Buchs" comes from an old German word. It means "box tree" or "boxwood." Boxwood is a type of evergreen shrub or small tree. So, places named Buchs likely had many of these trees growing there a long time ago.
Places Called Buchs
Many towns in Switzerland share the name Buchs. These towns are located in different parts of the country, called cantons. Each Buchs is a unique community with its own history and features.
Here are some of the towns named Buchs:
- Buchs, Aargau: This town is in the canton of Aargau.
- Buchs, St. Gallen: You can find this Buchs in the canton of St. Gallen.
- Buchs, Zurich: This town is located in the canton of Zurich.
- Buchs, Lucerne: This one is part of the municipality of Dagmarsellen in the canton of Lucerne.
People with the Surname Buchs
Some people also have Buchs as their family name. Here are two examples:
Emanuel Buchs
Emanuel Buchs was born in 1962. He is from Switzerland. Emanuel is known for being a talented athlete. He competed in sports like ski mountaineering, cross-country skiing, and biathlon. These are all winter sports that require a lot of skill and endurance.
Herbert Büchs
Herbert Büchs lived from 1913 to 1996. He was a German Air Force general. A general is a very high-ranking officer in the military. He served in the Luftwaffe, which was the German Air Force.
See Also
- Buch (disambiguation)
- Bucks (disambiguation)
- Bucs (disambiguation)
- Bux (disambiguation)
Images for kids
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In Spanish: Buchs para niños
