Murer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Murer

What does the name Murer mean?

The Murer surname comes from the German word "mauer," meaning "wall;" as such, the name is thought to have originally been occupational, for a builder of stone walls.

Early Origins of the Murer family

The surname Murer was first found in Austria, where the name Murer became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Murer family

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Murer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Maurer, Maurere, Maurers, Maureres, Maurerr, Maurrer, Maurerrs, Maurrers, Maurerre, Maurreres, Maureer, Morer, Moorer and many more.

Early Notables of the Murer family

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Murer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Murer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Elsbeth Murer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1734 1
Hans Heinrich Murer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1734 1
Jacob Murer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1734 1

Murer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Murer, who arrived in America in 1854 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)