About Niebuhr
The surname Niebuhr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nie" meaning "new" and "bur" meaning "dweller" or "farmer." Therefore, the surname Niebuhr can be interpreted to mean "new dweller" or "new farmer." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who had recently settled in a new area or started a new farming venture.
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The surname Niebuhr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Niebuhr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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