Speer is a surname. : Ashkenazim (): a spelling variation of ''Speyer'', a name indicative of origin from the German city of

Speyer Speyer (, older spelling ''Speier'', French: ''Spire,'' historical English: ''Spires''; pfl, Schbaija) is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer li ...

: Middle High German and Middle Dutch (): ''sper'', meaning "

spear A spear is a pole weapon consisting of a shaft, usually of wood, with a pointed head. The head may be simply the sharpened end of the shaft itself, as is the case with fire hardened spears, or it may be made of a more durable material fasten ...

" : Scottish and northern Irish : a spelling variation of ''Speir'', from the Old French ''espier'' meaning "to watch" Notable people with the surname include: *

Albert Friedrich Speer Albert Friedrich Speer (6 May 1863 – 31 March 1947) was a German architect. He was the father of the architect and Nazi Germany minister Albert Speer and the grandfather of another architect of the same name. After studies in Berlin and ...

, (1863-1947), German architect, father of Albert Speer * Albert Speer, (1905-1981), German architect, Minister of Armaments and War Production of Nazi Germany from 1942 to 1945 * Albert Speer (born 1934), (1934–2017), a German architect and city planner, son of Albert Speer * Bill Speer, a retired professional ice hockey player * Christian P. Speer, (born 1952) German pediatrician and Professor of Pediatrics * Christopher Speer, Sergeant First Class (SFC), a U.S. special forces soldier killed in Afghanistan *

Dieter Speer Dieter Speer (born 24 February 1942) is a former East German biathlete. He was the first German to hold the title when he became world champion in biathlon in 1971, beating the outstanding Alexander Tikhonov over 20 kilometres. Tikhonov could ...

, a former German biathlete *Dick Speer, founder of CCI, brother of Vernon Speer *

Emory Speer Emory Speer (September 3, 1848 – December 13, 1918) was a United States representative from Georgia and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Education and career Born on Sept ...

, a U.S. politician, soldier, and lawyer who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1878 to 1882 * Floyd Speer, also known as Floyd Vernie Speer, a U.S. professional baseball pitcher *

Daniel Speer Georg Daniel Speer (2 July 1636 – 5 October 1707) was a German composer and writer of the Baroque. Speer was born in Breslau (today Wrocław, Poland) and died in Göppingen, Germany. Writing As a writer he wrote a musical treatise, political t ...

, also known as Georg Daniel Speer, a German composer, and writer of the Baroque * Hilde Schramm (born 1936), née Speer, a German politician, and daughter of Albert Speer *

Hugo Speer Hugo Alexander Speer (born 17 March 1968) is an English actor and director. Early life and education Hugo Speer was born in Harrogate in the then West Riding of Yorkshire and educated at Harrogate Grammar School. He studied acting at the Arts ...

, an English actor, born in 1968 *

Jack Speer John Bristol Speer (August 9, 1920 – June 28, 2008) was an attorney, practicing law for over 60 years; a judge; and a member of the Washington House of Representatives. Also a long-time science fiction fan and important early historian of sci ...

, also known as John “Jack” Bristol Speer, a judge, Washington state representative, and a science fiction fan * Jillian Speer, a U.S. singer-songwriter and musician * Margret Nissen (born 1938), née Speer, a German photographer, and daughter of Albert Speer * Mark Speer, American musician and guitarist *

Noah Wyle Noah Strausser Speer Wyle (; born June 4, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as John Carter in the television series '' ER'' (1994–2009), which earned him nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and five Primetime Emm ...

, also known as Noah Strausser Speer Wyle, a U.S. TV, and film actor * Peter Moore Speer, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania * Robert Elliott Speer, a U.S. religious leader (1867–1947) and authority on missions * Robert M. Speer, acting United States Secretary of the Army (2017- ) * Robert Milton Speer, a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania * Robert W. Speer, also known as Robert Walter Speer, mayor of

Denver Denver () is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, a 19.22% increase since 2010. It is the 19th-most populous city in the Unit ...

Colorado Colorado (, other variants) is a state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the wes ...

from 1904–1912 *

Roy Speer Roy Merrill Speer Jr. (June 23, 1932 – August 21, 2012) was an American attorney, and entrepreneur. He was also the former CEO, co-founder and chairman of the Home Shopping Network. Early life and education Speer was born in Key West, Florida an ...

, the financial backing behind the Home Shopping Network *

Scott Speer Scott Speer (born June 5, 1982) is an American filmmaker, music video director, television director and novelist. Life and career Speer was born in San Diego, California. At age 23, he was signed with ''HSI Productions'', and in 2006 Speer rece ...

, an American music video director *The

Speer Family The Speer Family was a Southern gospel family musical group. It was founded in 1921 by George Thomas ("Dad") Speer (1891–1966), his wife, Lena Darling ("Mom") Speer (née Brock; 1899–1967), and his sister and brother-in-law, Pearl Claborn (1 ...

, a Southern Gospel family group founded in 1921 *Stewie Speer, an Australian drummer best known as a member of the 1960s–70s group Max Merritt & The Meteors * Susan Speer, a British psychologist *

Thomas J. Speer Thomas Jefferson Speer (August 31, 1837 – August 18, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia. Born in Monroe County, Georgia, Speer attended the common schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and as a planter. Speer was elected ...

, also known as Thomas Jefferson Speer, a U.S. Representative from Georgia *

Tom Speer Thomas Speer (born August 20, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2013, he received national exposure on '' The Ultimate Fighter 6: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra'', fighting as a member of Tea ...

, a U.S. professional mixed martial artist *Vernon Speer, founder of Speer Bullets, brother of Dick Speer * W. G. Speer, the second head football coach for the Fort Hays State University Tigers in Hays, Kansas * William Speer, a pioneer American Presbyterian missionary and pastor to the Chinese

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