How common is the Baehr surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Baehr in the United States.

Are there Baehr soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 37 soldiers with the Baehr surname appear in Civil War records.

Baehr

Q: What does the surname Baehr mean?

The surname Baehr means "Possibly derived from a personal name or occupational term, with uncertain etymology.". It is of German origin.

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Meaning

Possibly derived from a personal name or occupational term, with uncertain etymology.

Etymology

The surname may derive from a German personal name or occupational root. The exact origin and meaning are difficult to establish with certainty.

About the Baehr Surname

A German surname with uncertain etymology and limited historical documentation. The name appears in German records but its precise origin remains unclear.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions.

Baehr Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Baehr Surname

Max J. Baehr

Honorable

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

37 soldiers with the Baehr surname found in Civil War records.

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