Baur

Occupational

Meaning

A surname derived from an old German word for farmer or peasant, indicating agricultural occupation or status.

Etymology

From Old High German 'bûr' meaning farmer or dweller. The term evolved to denote a peasant or agricultural laborer in medieval German-speaking lands.

About the Baur Surname

An occupational surname indicating agricultural work or peasant status in medieval Germany. The name remains relatively common in Bavaria and Austria.

Distribution

Concentrated in German-speaking regions, particularly Bavaria and surrounding areas.

Notable Bearers

Erwin Baur (German geneticist)

People with the Baur Surname

Bertha Baur