Niebuhr History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe old German family name Niebuhr 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 Niebuhr familyThe surname Niebuhr 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 Niebuhr familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Niebuhr research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1415, 1459 and 1857 are included under the topic Early Niebuhr History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Niebuhr Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Niebuhr familyMore information is included under the topic Early Niebuhr Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Niebuhr RankingIn the United States, the name Niebuhr is the 14,526th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Niebuhr Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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