History of Europe

Where did the Bihr last name come from?

The Bihr last name is of Germanic origin and is believed to have two possible origins.

One possibility is that it is a shortened form of the Germanic personal name "Biher", which is composed of the elements "bi" (meaning "bee") and "heri" (meaning "army" or "warrior").

Another possibility is that it is derived from the Old High German word "bihhira", which is a term for a beekeeper.

The Bihr last name is found in many European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, France, and the United States.