BAUER
Bauer
Bauer is a surname of German origin that is also found in the United Kingdom. The name Bauer is derived from the Middle High German word bûr, which means "farmer" or "peasant". It was often used as an occupational surname for those who worked as farmers or peasants.
Distribution and History
The Bauer surname can be traced back to medieval Germany, where it was commonly used to identify individuals who were engaged in agricultural activities. Over time, the name spread to other parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, where it is now found among British families.
Notable Individuals
- Jack Bauer - Fictional character in the television series "24", played by Kiefer Sutherland.
- Rachel Bauer - British author known for her novels set in the English countryside.
- Oliver Bauer - Renowned chef in London, known for his farm-to-table approach in cooking.
Variants
Variants of the Bauer surname include Bower, Baure, and Bowyer. These variations may have originated from different regions or periods, but share a common etymological root.
References
- Ancestry.com. (n.d.). Bauer Surname Origin. Retrieved from https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=bauer
- Behind the Name. (2021). Surname Bauer. Retrieved from https://www.behindthename.com/name/bauer-1
There are approximately 1,000 people named Bauer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,383rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Bauer.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andreas
- Andrew
- Christian
- Christopher
- David
- Jack
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Kathryn
- Linda
- Mary
- Natalie
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Baehr
- Baer
- Bahra
- Bara
- Barar
- Barau
- Baraw
- Barer
- Baror
- Barrau
- Barraw
- Barrer
- Barrera
- Barrere
- Barrero
- Barrier
- Barriere
- Baryer
- Bauder
- Baue
- Bauerek
- Bauerle
- Bauers
- Baugher
- Bauker
- Bauler
- Baumer
- Bauner
- Baur
- Baura
- Baurer
- Bauser
- Bauter
- Bauxer
- Bawer
- Bawery
- Bawor
- Beara
- Bearer
- Beere
- Berau
- Berrie
- Birau
- Boarer
- Boor
- Borer
- Borrie
- Bourer
- Bouwer
- Bower
- Bowers
- Bowyer
- Broe
- Bura
- Burau
- Buree
- Burei
- Burer
- Burgher
- Burr
- Burree
- Burrer
- Burrier
- Burrower
- Buryer
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.