There are
691
Birchmeiers in the USA
Birchmeier is the
33121st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Birchmeier

JohnBirchmeier

John Birchmeier is a retired American football player, best known for his time as a linebacker with the Detroit Lions in the 1970s.

RobertBirchmeier

Robert Birchmeier is a German footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in the Bundesliga and the German national team in the 1980s and 1990s.

KurtBirchmeier

Kurt Birchmeier is a Swiss ski jumper who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics and achieved several top finishes in international competitions.

MarkusBirchmeier

Markus Birchmeier is a German molecular biologist and professor at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, known for his research on gene regulation and neural development.

StefanBirchmeier

Stefan Birchmeier is a German rower who won a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta as part of the men's eight team.

GiselaBirchmeier

Gisela Birchmeier is a Swiss tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 65 and represented Switzerland in multiple Davis Cup ties.

ChristaBirchmeier

Christa Birchmeier is a German biologist and professor at the University of Basel, known for her research on cell adhesion and cancer metastasis.

DanielBirchmeier

Daniel Birchmeier is a German composer and pianist, known for his contemporary classical compositions and collaborations with various ensembles and orchestras.

KarenBirchmeier

Karen Birchmeier is an American author and professor of history, specializing in European and Latin American history and gender studies.

AngelaBirchmeier

Angela Birchmeier is a German artist and sculptor, known for her abstract and figurative sculptures crafted from various materials.

Birchmeier Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Birchmeier is of German origin. The word 'Birchmeier' is derived from the Middle High German word 'birche' meaning 'birch' and the word 'meier' meaning 'tenant or steward.' It may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a birch wood or someone who held the position of steward on a birch farm.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Birchmeier is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany, Switzerland, and other German-speaking regions. It may also be found in other countries with German diaspora communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname Birchmeier include 'Berkemeier,' 'Birkemeier,' 'Birkmeyer,' 'Birkmyer,' 'Berkemeyer,' and 'Birkmaier.'
Migration and ImmigrationAs with many German surnames, individuals with the surname Birchmeier may have migrated to other countries, such as the United States and Canada, during periods of German emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.