Surname Loeher - Meaning and Origin

Loeher: What does the surname Loeher mean?

The last name Loeher is a German surname, with origins from Bavaria. It is an occupational name, likely derived from the German word "Löher", which was an occupational name for a mason or sculptor of stone or wood. This wasname could also be derived from the Middle High German "löwer" meaning 'intentional curve' and indicating someone who was skilled as a sculptor.

The name Loeher can be found across Europe in smaller numbers. It is most common in German speaking countries, particularly in Bavaria; common variants of the name include Luher, Löwer, and Löhr. Though not common, it can also be found in other countries such as France, Switzerland, and Belgium.

Generally, the last name Loeher is associated with a person of craftsmanship and expertise. It is indicative of a skilled artisan, someone who is creative and meticulous in their work. Such skills were admired and respected in the Middle Ages and still are today.

Depending on the language spoken, the spelling of the name can change. In some parts of the world, it is common to change the spelling of names to accommodate the language, for example dropping the umlauts in the German spelling. This is quite common in some countries, yet in other countries the original spelling is kept and there may be slight variants.

Loeher: Where does the name Loeher come from?

The last name Loeher is found primarily in Germany and Austria. In the United States, the name has been recorded in 39 of the 50 states, with the highest concentration in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

In Germany, the name is found primarily in the modern German states of Bavaria, Baden-Wurttemberg, and North Rhine-Westphalia. In the city of Munich, located in Bavaria, there are records of several Loehers living in the area since the 1700s.

In Austria, Loeher is found primarily in Styria and Vienna. During the 18th century, many Loehers were recorded living and farming in the province of Styria.

The earliest known record of the Loeher name dates back to the 15th century, when a Matthaeus Loeher was recorded living in Worms, Germany.

Today, descendants of the original Loeher families are scattered across the globe, in countries such as Germany, Austria, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Variations of the surname Loeher

The surname Loeher is believed to have originated from the German language, and has centuries of spelling variants and likewise variations of the surname, which are all of the same origins.

The most common spelling variations of the surname Loeher include Loher, Lohrer, Lohr, Loeser, Löser, Lohser, Lohs, Loser, Losher, and Lauser.

Each of these surname variants has been used at different times and is still used in various areas of the German language speaking world. The most common form, Loher, is found in southwestern and central Germany. Other variants, such as Lohr, Löser, and Loser, are commonly seen in northern Germany and other German-speaking countries. Loeser used to be used in eastern Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall.

In German records, these variants might be found in other spellings if they have been written by a scribe or transcribed by a professional historian. For example, the surname Löser might be transcribed as Looser or Lauser. Similarly Loher can also be seen as Leher or Leeher in other records.

The English versions of the surname Loeher include Lowher and Lower. Lowher is derived from the Low German version of the surname. Lower is derived from the Middle High German version of the surname.

Regardless of the spelling, all variants of the surname Loeher are still of the same origin and still belong to the same family line.

Famous people with the name Loeher

• Klaus Löher: A German footballer who played for the national team from 1966 to 1970. He was also a manager from 1983 to 1998.
• Christopher Löher: An Austrian composer, musician and art historian. His works combine elements of classical music, improvisation and jazz.
• Richard Löher: German architect who designed several important buildings in the cities of Stuttgart and Mettingen.
• Eva Löher: German filmmaker who has directed and produced several documentaries.
• Leopold Löher: Austrian sculptor from the Baroque era who played an active role in the construction of Vienna’s churches in the 17th century.
• Jakob Löher: German painter who specialized in the nature-inspired art and decorative motifs of the Biedermeier period.
• Dieter Löher: German footballer who was active from 1969 to 1988. He was also a manager and coach in various clubs and national teams.
• Michael Löher: German actor and director who has acted in several films and theatre productions.
• Peter Löher: Austrian composer and musical theorist who wrote several musical works for choirs and orchestras.
• Konrad Löher: German composer and organist who was one of the most important musician of the High Renaissance era in the Principality of Salm-Salm.

Other surnames

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