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Etymology of Hieberr

What does the name Hieberr mean?

The distinguished German surname Hieberr comes from the kingdom of Bavaria, and is of two possible origins. Firstly, the name means "son of Hieber or Hildibert," both Germanic personal names derived from the Old High German "hiltja," meaning "battle." Alternatively, the name may be derived from the Middle High German word "huober," meaning "owner of a patch of farmland." The term "Hube" was used to denote a 40-acre hide of farmland. In this case, it is likely that the original bearer of this name was someone who owned such a farm.

Early Origins of the Hieberr family

The surname Hieberr was first found in various cities in Bavaria, where the name originated. The different origins of the name make it likely that several branches of the family emerged independently during the Middle Ages. The young Hieberr family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society.

Early History of the Hieberr family

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Hieberr Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hieber, Hieb, Hiebe, Hipe, Hilb and others.

Early Notables of the Hieberr family

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Migration of the Hieberr family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Michael Hieber, who emigrated from the Palatinate to Pennsylvania in 1769; Magdalena Hieber, who emigrated from Württemburg to Philadelphia in 1822.



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