Bähr History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Bähr family

The surname Bähr was first found in Lower Saxony, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. The name derives itself from the German word for bear ("der Baer").

Early History of the Bähr family

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Bähr Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Behr, Bahr (northern Germany), Barr, Bar, Barre, Baer and many more.

Early Notables of the Bähr family

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Bähr Ranking

In the United States, the name Bähr is the 5,208^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Bähr migration to the United States +

Bähr Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Bahr, who arrived in America in 1709 2
Johannes Bahr, who landed in New York, NY in 1710 2
Mrs. Jacob Bahr, who landed in New York, NY in 1710 2
Hans Bahr, who arrived in America in 1731 2
Johan Jacob Bahr, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
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Bähr Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jacob Bahr, aged 21, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 2
M. W. G. Bahr who arrived in San Francisco in 1850
M W G Bahr, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 2
Gustavo Fernando Bahr, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1854 2
Albert Bahr, who landed in Mississippi in 1859 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Bähr (post 1700) +

Morton Bahr (1926-2019), American labor union leader, President of the Communications Workers of America from 1985 to 2005
Walter Alfred Bahr (1927-2018), American soccer player, long-time captain of the U.S. national team and played in the 1950 FIFA World Cup
Leonard Marion Bahr (1905-1990), American painter of portraits and murals
Howard Bahr (b. 1946), American novelist from Meridian, Mississippi, recipient of the Michael Shaara Award for Excellence in Civil War Fiction (2006)
Matt Bahr (b. 1956), American professional NFL football place kicker
Gordon John Bahr (b. 1926), American educator
Kurt Bahr, American Republican politician, Member of Missouri State House of Representatives 102nd District; Elected 2012
August W. Bahr, American politician, Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly from Sheboygan County 1st District, 1938
Egon Karl-Heinz Bahr (1922-2015), German SPD politician, Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany (1972-1974), Minister for Economic Cooperation (1974-1976)
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Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)