Backus is a middle English surname deriving from the Old English bacan "to bake" and hus "house." It is believed to have originated in the north English historic counties of Cumberland and Durham.

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Notable people with the surname include: *

A. E. Backus Albert Ernest "A. E." Backus (January 3, 1906 – June 6, 1990), also known as Beanie Backus, was an American artist famous for his vivid Florida landscapes. Art career Early influences Beanie was mostly self-taught, although he did enjoy ...

(1909–1990), American artist *

Azel Backus Azel Backus (October 13, 1765 – December 28, 1816) was an American educator, born in New London County, Connecticut. After having a long preaching career, he was elected as the first President of Hamilton College in New York. He died on Decem ...

(1765–1816), first President of Hamilton College in New York * Billy Backus (born 1943), former world boxing champion * Edward Burdette Backus (1888–1955), American Unitarian minister and humanist *

Edward Wellington Backus Edward Wellington Backus (December 1, 1861 – October 29, 1934) was a timber baron, dam builder, mill owner, financier, developer of the northern reaches of Minnesota, and president of the Ontario & Minnesota Power Company and Minnesota and Ontario ...

(1861–1934), American timber baron *

Frederick F. Backus Frederick Fanning Backus (June 15, 1794 Bethlehem, Litchfield County, Connecticut – November 4, 1858 Rochester, Monroe County, New York) was an American physician and politician from New York. Life He was the son of Rev. Azel Backus D.D. (1765� ...

(1794–1858), American physician and member of the New York State Senate *

George Edward Backus George Edward Backus (born May 24, 1930) is an American geophysicist, best known for his work with J. Freeman Gilbert on inverse methods for geophysical data. He is also notably credited with advancing the dynamo theory on the origin of the Earth' ...

(born 1930), American geophysicist * Gus Backus (1937–2019), American singer * Henny Backus (1911–2004), Broadway showgirl and wife of Jim Backus * Henry T. Backus (1809–1877), American politician, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan and judge in Arizona Territory * Isaac Backus (1724–1806), American Baptist preacher and politician *

Jan Backus Jan Backus (born July 30, 1947) served as a Vermont state senator representing Windham County from 1989 to 1994 and Chittenden County from 1997 to 2000. A community activist, Backus served as a member of the Vermont Southeast Supervisory Unio ...

(20th century), Vermont state senator *

Jeff Backus Jeffrey Carl Backus (born September 21, 1977) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan. He was drafted with the 18th pick in the first round o ...

(born 1977), American professional football player * Jim Backus (1913–1989), American actor * John Backus (1924–2007), American computer scientist *

Samuel W. Backus Samuel W. Backus served in the California legislature and during the American Civil War he served in the US Army. From January 9, 1880 – July 1, 1882 he served as Adjutant General of the California National Guard. Backus was born in 1844 in Po ...

, 19th-century American politician from California *

Sharron Backus Sharron Backus (born February 12, 1946) is a former softball player and coach. She played as a shortstop and third baseman on seven Amateur Softball Association national championship teams from 1961 to 1975. She served as the head softball coach ...

(born 1946), American former softball player and coach *

Shea Backus Shea Backus (born 1975) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district. Early life Backus was born in 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada, a third generation Nevadan. After graduating from Ed W. Cl ...

(born 1975), American politician *

Winston Backus Winston Osler Backus (October 12, 1920 – June 15, 2020) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1971 to 1979, and he served as Minister of Public Works in the cabinet of Premier Peter Lougheed from 1971 ...

(born 1920), Canadian politician

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