There are
559
Gahrs in the USA
Gahr is the
39352nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gahr

JosephGahr

Joseph Gahr was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the shot put. He won a bronze medal at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp.

ElisabethGehrer

Elisabeth Gehrer is an Austrian politician who served as the Minister of Education, Science, and Culture from 1995 to 2007.

EarlGehrke

Earl Gehrke was an American inventor and engineer who developed the first successful process for making photographic color prints.

AlfredGehrke

Alfred Gehrke was a German politician and member of the Nazi Party. He served as the Mayor of Frankfurt from 1945 to 1948.

HelenGahagan

Helen Gahagan Douglas was an American actress and politician. She served as a U.S. Representative from California from 1945 to 1951.

MartinGahr

Martin Gahr is a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. He has served as the Mayor of Bayreuth since 2014.

MargaretGahr

Margaret Gahr is an American sculptor known for her abstract and organic sculptures made from a variety of materials.

GeorgeGahr

George Gahr was an American baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1930.

FrankGahr

Frank Gahr is an American artist known for his realistic and detailed paintings of landscapes, wildlife, and historical scenes.

BarbaraGahr

Barbara Gahr is a German actress known for her roles in television shows and films, including 'Tatort' and 'Die Rosenheim-Cops.'

Gahr Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gahr' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'gar,' meaning 'spear.' It was originally an occupational name for a spear-maker or a nickname for someone with a fierce or warrior-like personality.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gahr' is most commonly found in Germany and other German-speaking countries, such as Austria and Switzerland. It is also found in smaller numbers in the United States, Canada, and other countries with German immigrant populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gahr' include 'Gar', 'Gaar', 'Gaer', 'Gare', 'Gehr', 'Gehre', 'Ger', 'Geer', 'Gear', and 'Gehrs'. These variations may have different spellings but share a common origin.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Gahr' can be traced to German-speaking countries and regions, particularly during periods of political and economic upheaval. Many German immigrants settled in the United States, Canada, and other countries, bringing their surnames with them.