Find out how popular the first name Mauer has been for the last 2 years (from 2010 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mauer by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Mauer is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mauer.

The history of the first name Mauer

The name Mauer is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "mūre" or "mūr," which means "wall" or "rampart." It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who built or maintained walls, such as a stonemason or a builder of fortifications.

In the early Middle Ages, around the 11th to 13th centuries, the name Mauer was likely used as a descriptive nickname or byname for individuals associated with wall-building or living near a prominent wall or fortification. As surnames became more prevalent, these bynames often evolved into hereditary family names.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mauer can be found in the 13th-century German chronicle "Sachsenspiegel" (Saxon Mirror), a legal code compiled by Eike von Repgow. The text mentions individuals with the surname Mauer, indicating its use at that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the first name Mauer. One of the earliest was Mauer von Kirchheim (c. 1200-1272), a German nobleman and ministerialis (unfree knight) from the town of Kirchheim unter Teck in present-day Baden-Württemberg.

Another prominent figure was Mauer von Rothenburg (c. 1265-1330), a German poet and minnesingers (love poets) from the imperial city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His lyrical works were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of Middle High German literature.

In the 16th century, Mauer Kramer (c. 1510-1585) was a German Renaissance painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. He was active in the city of Nuremberg and is considered one of the most important artists of the Nuremberg Renaissance.

During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), Mauer von Falkenstein (c. 1590-1652) was a German military commander and Imperial Field Marshal. He played a significant role in several battles and was renowned for his strategic abilities.

More recently, Mauer Baumbach (1912-1992) was a German writer and poet from the city of Merseburg. He is best known for his contributions to the literary genre of "Heimatliteratur" (regional literature) and his depictions of rural life in central Germany.

While the name Mauer has waned in popularity in modern times, it remains a part of German cultural heritage, reflecting the historical significance of wall-building and fortifications in medieval Europe.

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