Backes (pronounced ''Backs'' or ''BACK-uhs'') is a

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surname. Notable people with the name include: *

Constanze Backes Constanze Backes is a classically trained German soprano in opera and concert. She has toured throughout Europe and performed in many classical genres but over the last few years has focused primarily on Early music. In addition she teaches chil ...

, German soprano in opera and concert *

David Backes David Anthony Backes (born May 1, 1984) is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He played for fifteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks. Backes was bor ...

(born 1984), American ice hockey player * David Backes (author) (born 1957), American author and professor * Fernand Backes (born 1930), Luxembourgish boxer * Joan Backes, American artist *

Ron Backes Ron Backes (born 19 February 1963 in St. Cloud, Minnesota) is an American retired shot put The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put competiti ...

(born 1963), American shot putter *

Scott Backes Scott Backes is an American mountaineer. Backes has been called "one of the leading alpine mountain climbers in the United States." He was born in 1957 and has lived most of his life in Minnesota. Backes started climbing in 1975. He climbs in t ...

, American mountaineer * Yuriko Backes (born 1970), Luxembourgish diplomat and politician

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