Sauer Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Sauer surname: its meaning, its roots in Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Sauer name
Sauer is a nickname for a sour, grim or bad-tempered person, from Middle High German sūr, "sour, bitter". Nicknames describing temperament were a common source of German surnames, and they were often given with a touch of irony. Sauer is found throughout Germany and Austria and among German emigrants in the United States.
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This overview covers the Sauer name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Sauer name FAQ
What does the Sauer name mean?
Sour, grim. Common variants include Saur, Sauermann, Sour.
Where does the Sauer surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Sauer coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sauer crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sauer coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).