About Bir
The surname Bir is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bir," meaning "pear tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with pear trees. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a pear-shaped body or a fondness for pears. The surname Bir is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Bir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bir based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bir is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bir in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.