Niebuhr

Meaning

Derived from a German place name or personal name, possibly meaning 'new settlement'.

Etymology

Niebuhr likely combines German elements 'neu' (new) and 'burg' or 'buhr' (settlement or fortification). The surname became established in northern Germany and was carried to other regions through migration.

About the Niebuhr Surname

Niebuhr is a German surname with roots in place names, particularly associated with northern German regions. The surname gained prominence through notable scholars and theologians in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Distribution

Found in Germany and among German immigrant communities in North America.

Notable Bearers

Barthold Georg Niebuhr (19th-century historian), Reinhold Niebuhr (20th-century theologian)

People with the Niebuhr Surname