The Nieber Name: Records, Origin and Blazon

Nieber? Think of it as Neubauer with a different pen. At root, the name means “New farmer”.

Nieber is listed among the recognised spellings of Neubauer. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Other spellings include Niebauer, Neuber and Nebauer.

Names that sound alike, such as Niebuhr, are easily confused in old records.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Neubauer surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Nieber surname pack.