Surname Bühler - Meaning and Origin

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Bühler: What does the surname Bühler mean?

The surname Bühler is a German and Swiss surname which ultimately comes from Middle High German and translates to "highlander" or "one from the hills". It is also thought to come from the Bavarian word "buhl", meaning "shelter" or "hut". The surname is most commonly found in the German-speaking areas of Switzerland and Germany, where it has been found since the 12th and 13th centuries.

Originally, people with the surname Bühler were likely of rural peasant origin and were primarily associated with farming or agricultural work. Over time, the Bühler surname also spread among the artisan and tradesmanship classes, as it became associated with the skill of metalwork and forging iron. It was also associated with other craftsmanship and fabrication related to metalwork.

Today, it is still a common surname in Switzerland and Germany, although it is scattered in many small pockets throughout the region. In modern times, the descendants of those who first adopted the Bühler surname generally practice different occupations, ranging from professionals in academia to medicine, engineering and the tradesmanship class.

Bühler: Where does the name Bühler come from?

The last name Bühler is a German surname, and is most prevalent in Europe. It is most commonly found in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, and the Netherlands.

In Germany, according to public records, Bühler is the 146th most common name in the country, with over 22,000 people bearing the name. Records also show the name is most common in the German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. In Switzerland, Bühler is the 485th most common name, and is most prevalent in the central cantons of Bern and Zurich.

It is also a common surname in Austria, with approximately 11,000 people living in the country registered with the last name Bühler. In France, Bühler is ranked 481st most common, with around 3,000 people bearing the name.

The surname is also a popular one in the Netherlands, where it ranks 245th among the most common surnames. It is most prevalent in the North and South Netherlands, specifically, the provinces of Overijssel and Zeeland.

Aside from these countries, Bühler has also been adopted as a part of other languages, such as in the United States, Canada, South America, and South Africa. Most people of German-descent outside of Europe adopted the name during the 17th and 18th centuries during the height of German immigration.

Variations of the surname Bühler

Variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin for the surname Bühler include Behler, Bühler, Bueler, Buhler, Bühlerin, Buhlerin, Behlerin, Bühlerin, and Buelerin.

Bühler is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "bûhlor" which means "miller." It was an occupational name given to someone who owned or worked for a mill. The name is found in Bavaria, especially in southern Germany, parts of Austria and Switzerland, and Slovenia.

Other variants and spellings of Bühler include Böhler (Boiler, Boiler, Boler, Boller, Boeler, Bohler), Pfeiffer, and Hoffmann. These are all derived from Middle High German words that were used to denote similar occupations, such as "pellicer" (a furrier) and "hoffman" (a farmer).

Despite the fact that they all share similar origins, these variations of Bühler had become distinct surnames in their own right by around the 11th century.

The Bühler surname is also believed to be related to the surname Bühl, which may have originated from a Changen name. This makes Bühler a place-based surname, derived from the area where the family used to live.

The variants, spellings, and surnames derived from the Bühler origin are all common across several countries. They have been variously carried by people throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia, as well as some other parts of Europe, for centuries.

Famous people with the name Bühler

• 1.Emil Bühler (German World War II flying ace)
• Ulrich Bühler (Swiss rower who competed in the 1948 Olympics) 3.André Bühler (German sprint canoeist who competed in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics)
• Karl Bühler (Austrian philosopher and psychologist)
• Patricia Bühler (American radio personality) 6.Jürg Bühler (Swiss actor)
• Eric Bühler (US Air Force general)
• Josef Bühler (SS officer at Auschwitz) 9.Felix Bühler (Swiss Nordic skier in the 1924 Olympics)
• Ulrich Bühler (Swiss footballer who played in the 1938 World Cup)
• Gerhard Bühler (Liechtensteiner skier, competed in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics)
• Reinhard Bühler (German ice hockey player)
• Albert Bühler (Swiss figure skater who competed in 1936 Olympics)
• Eckhard Bühler (German discus thrower, competed in 1984 Olympics)
• Christoph Bühler (German rugby union player)
• Berthold Bühler (Swiss modern pentathlete who competed in the 1956 Olympics)
• Max Bühler (Swiss alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Olympics)
• Gisela Bühler (German luger who competed in the 1968 Olympics)
• Richard Bühler (Austrian sergeant in World War II)
• Heinrich Bühler (German cartographer active during the 1800s)

Other surnames

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