Baer is a German surname that originated from the word “Bär”, meaning “bear”. It is a common surname in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The name may have originally referred to someone who resembled a bear in appearance or behavior. Famous people with the Baer surname include Max Baer, a heavyweight boxing champion, and Carl Baer, a pioneer in microscopy. Today, the Baer surname can be found all over the world, as many people with German ancestry have migrated to other countries.
