About Zehr
The surname Zehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zërre," meaning "sour" or "acidic." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a sour or acidic disposition. Over time, the surname Zehr became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name. Today, individuals with the surname Zehr can be found primarily in Germany, Switzerland, and North America.
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The surname Zehr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zehr 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 Zehr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zehr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zehr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.