 Probably founded by Sprevane tribes, Buch gradually became a German village during the "Ostsiedlung" migration, instigated by the Ascanian margraves John I and Otto III of Brandenburg from the early 13th century onwards.The linear settlement around the village church and Buch manor, parallel to the Panke river with a watermill.The Slavic affix fell into disuse during the 16th century.