Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. /ˈflaɪ̯ʃ.ˌhaʊ̯.ɐ/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsFleischauer Meaning & History Occupational name for a butcher from Middle High German fleisch or vleisch "flesh meat" and an agent derivative of Middle High German houwen "to cut". Variant of Fleischauer.