There are
629
Thiers in the USA
Thier is the
35721st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Thier

Heinrichvon

Heinrich von Thier was a German painter known for his landscape and genre paintings in the 19th century.

CarlAugust

Carl August Thierfelder was a German botanist and mycologist known for his research on fungi in the 19th century.

OttoThierack

Otto Thierack was a German jurist and politician who served as the Reich Minister of Justice during the Nazi regime.

JensThier

Jens Thier is a Norwegian football player who has represented various clubs in the Norway national team.

PerThiers

Per Thiers is a Swedish film director known for his works in the horror and thriller genres.

EmilieThierfelder

Emilie Thierfelder was a Danish actress who gained popularity in the early 20th century.

MariaThier

Maria Thier is a German scientist specializing in biotechnology and has made significant contributions in the field of genetic engineering.

FranzThierfelder

Franz Thierfelder was an Austrian composer and conductor known for his symphonic and operatic works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

SophieThierbach

Sophie Thierbach is a German journalist and television personality, known for her work in investigative journalism.

LudwigThierfelder

Ludwig Thierfelder was a German athlete who competed in the high jump event at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Thier Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Thier' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'tier,' which means 'animal.' It was likely an occupational surname for someone who worked with animals or was associated with hunting.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Thier' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. It is also found in neighboring countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Thier' include 'Thierbach' and 'Thierfelder.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Thier' to other countries, particularly during periods of political or economic upheaval.