Show ContentsNeibaur History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The old German family name Neibaur is derived from several possible sources, and no doubt different families of this name emerged independently during the era in which surnames first began to be used. The Low German word 'nabur' meant "neighbor," and then came to be used as a surname. There was also a place named Nabern near Kustrin, a river so named in Wurtemburg, as well as a St. Nabor in the Alsace region.

Early Origins of the Neibaur family

The surname Neibaur was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Neibaur family

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Neibaur Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Niebuhr, Niebur, Niebauer, Naber, Nabur, Nabor, Nabermann, Neibaur, Neibauer, Neibuhr, Neibur, Nieburg and many more.

Early Notables of the Neibaur family

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United States Neibaur migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Neibaur Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Alexander Neibaur, who settled in Utah in 1848

Contemporary Notables of the name Neibaur (post 1700) +

  • Private Thomas Croft Neibaur (1898-1942), American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor during World War I


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