Niedermeier is a German surname. The name was initially used as a distinguishing name for a farmer (Meier) who had a farm lower (nieder) than the neighboring one(s). Variants are Niedermaier, Niedermair, Niedermayer, Niedermayr, Niedermeier, Niedermeir, Niedermeyer and Niedermeyr. These names are common to Austria and Bavaria. Notable people with the surname Niedermaier include: * Judith E. Niedermaier (1939–2011), American designer and businesswoman * Tobias Niedermaier (*1989), German epidemiologist Notable people with the surname Niedermeier include: *

Georg Niedermeier Georg Niedermeier (born 26 February 1986) is a German association football, footballer who currently plays as a defender (association football), defender for New Zealand New_Zealand_football_league_system#Men's_structure, Taranaki Premiership cl ...

, German footballer Notable people with the surname Niedermayer include: * Inge Niedermayer, Austrian rower *

Kurt Niedermayer Kurt Niedermayer (born 25 November 1955 in Reilingen) is a German former footballer, now a coach. Niedermayer, who played in defence or midfield, played for Karlsruher SC, FC Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart, FC Locarno and SC Pfullendorf. He won o ...

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Luděk Niedermayer Luděk Niedermayer (born 13 March 1966) is a Czech politician and economist, serving as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Czech Republic since July 2014, representing TOP 09, part of the European People's Party. He also currently se ...

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Oskar von Niedermayer Oskar Ritter von Niedermayer (8 November 1885 – 25 September 1948) was a German General, professor and a German super-spy. Sometimes referred to as the German Lawrence (just like Wilhelm Wassmuss), Niedermayer is remembered for having led the 19 ...

(1885–1948) German general, professor and adventurer * Rob Niedermayer (born 1974), Canadian ice hockey player (brother of Scott) * Scott Niedermayer (born 1973), Canadian ice hockey player (brother of Rob) * Thomas Niedermayer, German industrialist kidnapped and killed by the Provisional IRA Notable people with the surname Niedermeyer include: * Helmut Niedermeyer (1926–2014), Austrian businessman *

Louis Niedermeyer Abraham Louis Niedermeyer (27 April 180214 March 1861) was a Swiss and naturalized French composer. He chiefly wrote church music and a few operas. He also taught music and took over the École Choron, renamed École Niedermeyer de Paris, a scho ...

(1802–1861), Swiss-born French composer Notable people with the surname Niedermayr include: *Gerhard Niedermayr, see

Niedermayrite Niedermayrite is a rare hydrated copper cadmium sulfate hydroxide mineral with formula: Cu4 Cd( S O4)2(O H)6·4 H2O. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system and occurs as encrustations and well formed vitreous blue-green prismatic crystals. It ...

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Helmut Niedermayr Helmut Niedermayr (29 November 1915 in Munich – 3 April 1985 in Christiansted, US Virgin Islands) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one World Championship Grand Prix, on 3 August 1952, scoring no championship points. Niederm ...

(1915–1985), Formula One driver Notable people with the surname Niedermair include: *

John Niedermair John Charles Niedermair (18931982) was an American Naval architect whom the U.S. Naval Institute reports as being 'Among the most noted U.S. naval architects of he 20thcentury' and whom the American Society of Naval Engineers note as 'the father ...

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Roland Niedermair Roland Niedermair is an Italian luger who competed during the 1990s. A natural track luger, he won the bronze medal in the men's doubles event at the 1994 FIL World Luge Natural Track Championships in Gsies, Italy. Niedermair also won a ...

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