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Etymology of BaherWhat does the name Baher mean? The surname Baher evolved in the ancient German province of Bavaria. It may be a nickname, a style of hereditary surname that developed out of the traditional German "eke-names," that identified people by naming them after a physical characteristic or other identifiable trait. Baher may be a name for a person who was short and stout, as the name was derived from the Latin word "Bassus," which means "thick" or "wide," or the name could have been derived from the Middle Low German word "bare," meaning "the bear." 1 And in East Germany, the meaning 'bear' is mostly a surname, but also name of dwelling. Early Origins of the Baher familyThe surname Baher was first found in Bavaria, where the name Baar dates back to before 1300. 1 In this case, the name is "a habitational name from either of two places called Baar one in the Eifel region and the other in Bavaria." 1 While the name is traditionally understood to have originated in Bavaria, Huge de Bare (Bere) 'the bear' was listed in Westphalia in 1288. The variants Berenstert, Bernschinke mean 'bear tail, bear thigh'. 1 Early History of the Baher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baher research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1696, 1710, 1720, 1798 and 1872 are included under the topic Early Baher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baher Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Baher include Baar, Bar, Bahr, Baaren, Barr, Baher, Baren and others. Early Notables of the Baher familyJohann Christian Felix Bahr (1798-1872) German philologist and historian, best known for his work on the history of Roman literature, "Gersc hichte der romischen Litteratur" and his edition of Herodotus' works.
Ernst Theophilus Baron was a famous lute player, born at Breslau Feb. 27, 1696. His first instruction was obtained from Kohatt, a Bohemian, in 1710, next in...
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Baher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baher familyFor many Germans, emigration to North America was an inviting alternative to the trials of life in the old country. From the mid-17th into the present century, thousands of Germans migrated across the Atlantic. They capitalized on the chance to escape poverty and persecution, and to own their own land. After 1650, Germans settled throughout the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also landed in Canada, settling in Ontario or father west on the rich land of the prairies. Among them: Johan Baar who arrived in New York in 1709; Johannes Baar came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1754; Wilhelm Baar arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1754; Conrad Baar who was listed as having arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765.
- Bahlow, Hans, Dictionary of German Names. translated by Edda Gentry, Wisconsin: The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-924119-35-7)
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