TheNameDBBayer
TopographicMeaning
A surname indicating someone from Bavaria or a farmer, derived from the German region and occupational terminology.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'Bayer' meaning Bavarian, or from 'bauer' meaning farmer. The name may indicate either regional origin or agricultural occupation.
About the Bayer Surname
A German surname with strong Bavarian associations, though it can also derive from occupational roots. The name gained international recognition through the Bayer pharmaceutical company.
Distribution
Primarily found in Bavaria and German-speaking Central Europe, with diaspora populations worldwide.
Notable Bearers
Friedrich Bayer (German chemist and industrialist)