indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German, German (Austrian)
Other Forms FormsNiedermaier, Niedermair, Niedermayer, Niedermayr, Niedermeir, Niedermeyer, Niedermeyr
Meaning & History
Occupational name for a farmer who had a farm lower than the neighboring one(s). This surname and its variant spellings are common to Austria and the state of Bavaria in Germany.