The Bauer Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Bauer, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Bauer family crest.
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Origin of the Bauer name
Bauer means "farmer" or "peasant", from Middle High German būr, a free countryman who worked the land. It is one of the most common occupational surnames in Germany and Austria and was often kept unchanged by German-speaking emigrants to North America.
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This overview covers the Bauer name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, the United States and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Bauer name FAQ
What does the Bauer name mean?
Farmer. Common variants include Baur, Boer, Farmer.
Where does the Bauer surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, the United States and Switzerland.
Is there a Bauer coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Bauer crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Bauer coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).