| ![Show Contents]() Booher Surname History
Etymology of BooherWhat does the name Booher mean? The Booher surname is most likely derived from the word "Buhr," a Low German variant of "Bauer," which is derived from the Old High German word "giburo," meaning "fellow dweller." The terms "bauer" and "buhr" came to be used as farmer; thus, the Booher surname is may have originated as an occupational name. There is a town named Buer located in Westphalia and no doubt the origin of some instances of this name are derived from someone who resided or came from that settlement. The place-name Buer is in turn derived from the Old High German word "bur," which can be translated to "house" or "dwelling." Early Origins of the Booher familyThe surname Booher was first found in Westphalia, in northwestern Germany. The name eventually spread to the surrounding regions of Hessen, Saxony, and Palatinate as its bearers moved from Westphalia in order to pursue careers in politics, religion, art, and the military. During the Middle Ages, the family grew in prominence as it forged alliances and arranged strategic marriages with other important families, and several notable bearers of the name Booher emerged during this period. Early History of the Booher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Booher research. More information is included under the topic Early Booher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Booher Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Booher, Buer, Buhr and others. Early Notables of the Booher familyMore information is included under the topic Early Booher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Booher Rankingthe United States, the name Booher is the 5,719th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Booher familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bartholomew Booher, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1739; Dieble Buer Sr. and his son Dieble Jr. who both sailed to America in 1741; Samuel Booher, who went to Philadelphia in 1802.
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- Darwin L. Booher (1942-2025), American politician, Member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 35th District (2011-2018)
- Deanna "Dee" Booher (1948-2022), American actress, professional wrestler and roller derby skater, known by her ring name Queen Kong, known for her roles on Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, Brainsmasher... A Love Story and Spaceballs
- Joe Booher (1941-1993), American NASCAR Winston Cup Series and Goody's Dash driver
- Dianna Booher (b. 1948), American author, consultant, and keynote speaker on the topic of business communication
- Charles Ferris Booher (1848-1921), American lawyer and politician, U.S. Representative from Missouri in 1889, and 1907-21
- Thomas E. Booher, American politician, Representative from Indiana 10th District, 1956 2
- Jay C. Booher, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1900 3
- Charles Ferris Booher (1848-1921), American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for Missouri, 1880; U.S. Representative from Missouri 4th District, 1889, 1907-21 3
- Bill Booher, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1956 3
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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