Backhaus is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Georg F. Backhaus (born 1955), German agricultural scientist specializing in horticulture and phytomedicine
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George Henry Backhaus (1811–1882), German-Australian Catholic priest
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Gerd Backhaus (born 1942), German soccer player
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Hans-Georg Backhaus (born 1929), German critic of political economy and philosopher
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Heiner Backhaus
Heiner Backhaus (born 4 February 1982) is a German football coach and former professional player who coaches Eintracht Braunschweig. As a player, he was a journeyman who played as a defensive midfielder.
Playing career
Born in Witten, West Germa ...
(born 1982), German soccer player and manager
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Helmuth M. Backhaus (1920–1989), German actor, screenwriter and film director
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Robin Backhaus
Robin James Backhaus (born February 12, 1955) is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder.
High School swimming
He attended Cope Junior High School and later swam for both Redlands Senior High Sc ...
(born 1955), American swimmer
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Robin Backhaus (German swimmer) (born 1989), German freestyle swimmer
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Till Backhaus
Till Backhaus (born Neuhaus 13 March 1959) is a German politician. As the German Democratic Republic approached its end as a standalone state, Backhaus was one of those who in December 1989 (re-)founded the Social Democratic Party, more than ...
(born 1959), German politician
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Wilf K. Backhaus (1946–2009), Canadian game designer, business professor, and lawyer
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Wilhelm Backhaus
Wilhelm Backhaus ('Bachaus' on some record labels) (26 March 1884 – 5 July 1969) was a German pianist and pedagogue. He was particularly well known for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin and Brahms. He was also much adm ...
(1884–1969), German pianist
{{surname, Backhaus
German-language surnames