About Gehr
The surname Gehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geher," meaning "walker" or "pedestrian." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a pedestrian or a walker. The name may have been given to someone who frequently traveled on foot or had a profession that involved walking, such as a messenger or a pilgrim. Over time, the surname Gehr became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Gehr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gehr 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 Gehr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gehr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gehr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.