Meyer is used as a family name or surname in Israel, Germany, England, Denmark. It is 5 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Meyer
No. of characters: 5
Origin: Israel, Germany, England, Denmark
Meaning:

Meyer is the form of the Miers. See Myers - See Meyer, Meyers - German meier, a steward, bailiff, tenant of a farm, or farmer.

German meier, a steward, bailiff, tenant of a farm, or farmer.

The surname is variant of Mayer. A mayor, chief officer of a municipality. Other countries have the same surname: e.g. German Meier; Du. Meyer; French Lemaire, etc.

Family name Meyer is a variation of Myer. An overseer, or head servant; later, farmer.

The Meyer is the variation of Maier. An overseer or head servant; later, a farmer; one who cut and gathered grain, a reaper.

An overseer, or head servant; later, a farmer; derived from the Hebrew me'ir meaning "light".

Farmer, baliff, seneschal, mayor.

The variation of Mayer. Mauger, archbishop of Rouen, uncle to William the Conqueror, in consequence of great irregularities, abdicated his see and settled in the island of Guernsey. There he met with a lady of great beauty called Gisella or Guille, with whom, without the sanction of the Church, he formed an intimacy that resulted in a numerous progeny, some of whom took their father's, others their mother's name. "Hence," observes a correspondent, "Guilles and Maugers are as plentiful as black berries in the Channel Islands." From one of the family sprang Sir Matthias Mayer or Mayor, a Jerseyman, and a soldier under Henry VII who obtained agrant of arms and was lineal ancestor of R. Major, Esq., of Hurdsley, county of Hants, whose daughter Dorothy married Richard, afterwards Lord Protector Cromwell. The Maugers were very prominent in the early history of the Channel Islands.

How popular is Meyer?

Meyer is common in Germany, United States, South Africa, France, Switzerland, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Argentina, England, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Norway, Egypt, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Thailand, Chile, Russia, Iran, Namibia, Sweden, Spain, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, Israel, Ghana, Bolivia, Guatemala, Gabon, Sri Lanka, Italy, Morocco, Japan, Portugal, Suriname, Malawi, Venezuela, New Caledonia, Scotland, Ecuador, Botswana, Wales, Estonia, Philippines, Czechia, Finland, Ireland.

Meyer is ranked 718 on our list.

Despite the fact that the number of Meyer bearers increased by 0.82 per cent in 2010 US census to 150895 since 2000, the surname slipped by 20 spots and ranked at 183. The last name was found in around 5 per ten thousand population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race 2010 2000
White 94.84 96.07
Hispanic or Latino 2.28 1.55
Others 1.37 1.13
Asian and Native Hawaiian
& Other Pacific Islander		 0.71 0.57
Black 0.52 0.45
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.29 0.24
Meyer is quite popular last name mostly concentrated in Germany which signifies that it is originated from Germany. Around 751216 people have been found who wears Meyer as their family name. Meyer is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with hundred thousands of Meyer:
6 Germany324,496
142 United States208,917
Countries with ten thousands of Meyer:
80 South Africa60,306
41 France59,613
8 Switzerland26,490
Countries with thousands of Meyer:
1,151 Brazil8,226
648 Canada7,968
652 Australia5,989
271 Netherlands5,259
980 Argentina4,109
2,430 England3,322
122 Denmark3,137
266 Austria3,023
618 Belgium2,196
2,875 Poland1,983
245 Norway1,863
4,858 Egypt1,861
21 Luxembourg1,611
459 New Zealand1,505
5,641 Thailand1,459
1,025 Chile1,332
13,333 Russia1,314
6,481 Iran1,274
316 Namibia1,144
853 Sweden1,041
Countries with hundreds of Meyer:
4,811 Spain905
4,459 Mexico892
7,891 Saudi Arabia557
1,297 Dominican Republic539
23,526 Indonesia510
746 Uruguay507
713 Paraguay461
3,787 Colombia439
3,050 Israel418
7,799 Ghana346
2,086 Bolivia341
2,253 Guatemala323
1,152 Gabon303
7,441 Sri Lanka292
30,961 Italy276
22,036 Morocco273
14,392 Japan257
2,481 Portugal245
399 Suriname211
10,289 Malawi209
4,702 Venezuela196
154 New Caledonia146
3,561 Scotland145
6,412 Ecuador144
3,103 Botswana138
2,581 Wales126
1,676 Estonia115
80,963 Philippines114
15,936 Czechia111
5,996 Finland111
3,288 Ireland110
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
18,055 Kazakhstan92
20,949 Zimbabwe90
12,435 Peru85
856 French Polynesia74
21,284 Malaysia72
26,592 Greece68
1,166 China65
6,867 Haiti64
1,951 Honduras61
287 Antigua and Barbuda59
4,582 Bahrain59
14,685 Hungary59
239,375 India54
3,088 Panama54
2,012 Nicaragua51
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
1,404 Mozambique49
74 Curaçao47
36,259 Romania43
8,935 Ethiopia36
4,341 Northern Ireland35
106,971 DR Congo34
19,606 Ivory Coast33
79,854 Turkey30
21,299 Croatia26
3,075 Hong Kong26
15,017 Iraq26
39,117 Pakistan26
40,412 Belarus24
1,021 Malta24
2,336 El Salvador23
170,290 Nigeria23
767 Guernsey22
183 Liechtenstein22
981 Jersey20
23,275 United Arab Emirates19
896 United States Virgin Islands19
1,772 Iceland17
13,856 Singapore17
516 Sierra Leone16
6,095 Trinidad and Tobago16
416 Greenland14
12,072 Burkina Faso13
3,755 Costa Rica12
2,098 Guam12
26,891 Qatar12
781 South Korea12
2,636 Vietnam11
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
252,049 Ukraine10
31,679 Zambia10
4,903 Angola9
29,551 Bulgaria9
5,799 Sudan9
719 Swaziland9
6,372 Togo9
8,246 Tunisia9
21,487 Afghanistan8
106,546 Uganda8
668 Monaco7
73,078 Slovakia7
708 Cook Islands6
991 Gibraltar6
118,663 Papua New Guinea6
23,065 Taiwan6
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Immigrants to US

From Ireland

Workwoman Honora Meyer from Ireland aboard the Arrick from Liverpool during the Irish famine. She is registered to be 30 years old when she arrived in USA on January 8, 1849. 30 years old John-C. Meyer, 22 years old Henry Meyer, Solomon Meyer, aged 21, 30 years old Fred Meyer, 22 years old Pat Meyer, Bridgt. Meyer (29) Spinster, Margt. Meyer (60) Widow, 16 years old P.M. Meyer, and 6 other Meyer around 85.71% of whom were workman migrated to US.

From Italy

Banker Albert Meyer from Milan, Italy aboard the Etruria from Liverpool & Queenstown. He is registered to be 33 years old when he arrived in New York on April 18, 1892. Farmer Borth. Meyer, Canulle Meyer (27) Laborer, Charles Meyer, aged 8, Elisabetta Meyer (20) Spinster, Filomena Meyer (21) Farmer, H. Meyer (31) Merchant, 21 years old Ida Meyer, 54 years old Jean Meyer, Farmer Joh. Meyer, and 5 other Meyer around 46.67% of whom were farmer while others worked as laborer and merchant migrated to US from Havre, Antwerp, Liverpool and Bremen.

From Germany

Friedrich Meyer worked as farmer and hailed from Germany. 26 years old embarked for USA from Bremen on Vesper and arrived on June 15, 1852. Georgem. Meyer, aged 22, Merchant H. Meyer, Catharine Meyer, aged 6 months old, 7 years old Elisab. Meyer, 31 years old Elisab. Meyer, Elisabeth Meyer, 41 years old Ha-- Meyer, Jacob Meyer, and 22575 other Meyer around 42.17% of whom were farmer while others worked as tailor and merchant, joiner, cultivator, wheelwright, shoemaker, cap maker, tinker, cooper, servant, clerk, farmer and mechanic, laborer, blacksmith, daughter, dealer, pot maker, weaver, carpenter, mason, baker, undefined code, doctor, paper maker, furrier, grocer, cutter, saddler, sugar maker, sailor, rope maker, milliner, lender, lace maker, smith, lawyer, peddler, mechanic, cutler, doctor of medicine, bricklayer, soap boiler, barber, brewer, sail maker, architect, miller, spinster, tanner, plasterer, peasant, dressmaker, hatter, dyer, seamstress, journeyman, landlord, priest, watchmaker, druggist, color maker, jeweler, bookbinder, liquor maker, country man, gardener, locksmith, tile maker, artist, teacher, butcher, miner, glazier, cigar maker, tourist, currier, musician, inn keeper, goldsmith, cook, machinist, painter, tradesman, shepherd, seaman, organ builder, gentleman, stone cutter, tinman, manufacturer, cabinet maker, sugar baker, farrier, economist, manager, apothecary, turner, cartwright, boot &, shoe maker, block maker, engraver, private man, engineer, confectioner, master, coppersmith, waiter, housekeeper, butler, preacher, officer, mariner, printer, upholsterer, basket maker, bar keeper, salesperson, governess, rentier, builder, cart maker, cloth manufacturer, ship captain, optician, tinsmith, coachman, house carpenter, keeper, wheeler, nurse, fanner, pastor, professor, professor of music, manservant, technician, shop keeper, driver, student, pump maker, shipping worker, glass maker, domestic, hotel keeper, moulder, instrument maker, privateer, grainer, traveler, sculptor, bookseller, hair dresser, writer, spinner, matron, steward, brick maker, pianist, seller, missionary, house maker, consul, trader, actor, agent, putter, tin maker, horse dealer, farm laborer, fisherman, bird man, cheese maker, glass worker, scholar, decorator, salon keeper, photographer, skinner, chemist, banker, journalist, restaurant owner, clergyman, husbandman, lady's maid, founder migrated to US.

Meyer Namesakes

  • Kirstine Meyer, Danish physicist
  • Laurenz Meyer, After his Abitur examinations in 1968 Meyer completed a course of study
  • Dirk Meyer, former Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Micro Devices
  • Johan Meyer, German immigrant to Queensland and a pioneer of the Gold Coast region
  • Marc Meyer, archaeologist and anthropologist
  • F. B. Meyer, Baptist pastor and evangelist in England involved
  • Heinrich August Wilhelm Meyer, German Protestant divine
  • Bruce Meyer, Canadian poet and educator
  • Ernst Hermann Meyer, German composer and musicologist
  • Jake Meyer, British climber
  • Hannes Meyer, Swiss architect and second director of the Bauhaus
  • Adolf Bernhard Meyer, German anthropologist, ornithologist, entomologist
  • Morten Andreas Meyer, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
  • Thorvald Meyer, Norwegian businessman and philanthropist
  • Jean Meyer, Mexican historian and author of French origin
  • Thérèse Meyer, Swiss politician
  • Ángela Meyer, Puerto Rican actress
  • Elana Meyer, South African long-distance runner
  • Annie Nathan Meyer, American author
  • Ken Meyer, football coach at the high school
  • Pedro Meyer, well-known photographer based in Mexico
  • Cord Meyer, Cord Meyer Jr
  • Manasseh Meyer, Baghdadi Jewish and naturalized British businessman and philanthropist
  • Kerstin Meyer, mezzo-soprano from Stockholm, Sweden
  • Frederick Meyer, nationally recognized designer and art educator prominent
  • Leonard B. Meyer, composer, author, and philosopher
  • Louis B. Meyer, American jurist
  • Eric K. Meyer, American associate professor of journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Carolyn Meyer, American author of novels for children and young adults
  • Eduard Meyer, German historian
  • Greta Meyer, German actress in motion pictures beginning
  • Marvin Meyer, scholar of religion and a tenured professor at Chapman University
  • Marcelle Meyer, French pianist
  • John Ambrose Meyer, U.S. Representative from Maryland
  • Jean-Jacques Meyer, French engineer
  • Carl Anton von Meyer, German, Russified botanist and explorer
  • L.A. Meyer, Maine author
  • Helen Meyer, American lawyer and former judge
  • Fredrik Meyer, Norwegian sailor
  • Albert Gregory Meyer, American prelate of the Catholic Church
  • Julius Lothar Meyer, German chemist
  • Yves Meyer, French mathematician
  • Viktor Meyer, German chemist and significant contributor to both organic and inorganic chemistry
  • Paul-André Meyer, French mathematician
  • Henning Meyer, German social scientist, consultant and analyst
  • Friedrich Albrecht Anton Meyer, German doctor and naturalist
  • Alfred Meyer, Nazi official
  • Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, Swiss poet and historical novelist
  • Russ Meyer, American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer
  • Bertrand Meyer, French academic, author
  • Nicholas Meyer, American writer and director,
  • Eric A. Meyer, American web design consultant and author
  • Edgar Meyer, American bassist
  • Dina Meyer, American film and television actress
  • Debbie Meyer, American former competition swimmer
  • Breckin Meyer, American actor, voice actor, writer
  • George von Lengerke Meyer, Massachusetts businessman and politician

Meyer Namesakes

  • Kirstine Meyer, Danish physicist
  • Laurenz Meyer, After his Abitur examinations in 1968 Meyer completed a course of study
  • Dirk Meyer, former Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Micro Devices
  • Johan Meyer, German immigrant to Queensland and a pioneer of the Gold Coast region
  • Marc Meyer, archaeologist and anthropologist
  • F. B. Meyer, Baptist pastor and evangelist in England involved
  • Heinrich August Wilhelm Meyer, German Protestant divine
  • Bruce Meyer, Canadian poet and educator
  • Ernst Hermann Meyer, German composer and musicologist
  • Jake Meyer, British climber
  • Hannes Meyer, Swiss architect and second director of the Bauhaus
  • Adolf Bernhard Meyer, German anthropologist, ornithologist, entomologist
  • Morten Andreas Meyer, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
  • Thorvald Meyer, Norwegian businessman and philanthropist
  • Jean Meyer, Mexican historian and author of French origin
  • Thérèse Meyer, Swiss politician
  • Ángela Meyer, Puerto Rican actress
  • Elana Meyer, South African long-distance runner
  • Annie Nathan Meyer, American author
  • Ken Meyer, football coach at the high school
  • Pedro Meyer, well-known photographer based in Mexico
  • Cord Meyer, Cord Meyer Jr
  • Manasseh Meyer, Baghdadi Jewish and naturalized British businessman and philanthropist
  • Kerstin Meyer, mezzo-soprano from Stockholm, Sweden
  • Frederick Meyer, nationally recognized designer and art educator prominent
  • Leonard B. Meyer, composer, author, and philosopher
  • Louis B. Meyer, American jurist
  • Eric K. Meyer, American associate professor of journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Carolyn Meyer, American author of novels for children and young adults
  • Eduard Meyer, German historian
  • Greta Meyer, German actress in motion pictures beginning
  • Marvin Meyer, scholar of religion and a tenured professor at Chapman University
  • Marcelle Meyer, French pianist
  • John Ambrose Meyer, U.S. Representative from Maryland
  • Jean-Jacques Meyer, French engineer
  • Carl Anton von Meyer, German, Russified botanist and explorer
  • L.A. Meyer, Maine author
  • Helen Meyer, American lawyer and former judge
  • Fredrik Meyer, Norwegian sailor
  • Albert Gregory Meyer, American prelate of the Catholic Church
  • Julius Lothar Meyer, German chemist
  • Yves Meyer, French mathematician
  • Viktor Meyer, German chemist and significant contributor to both organic and inorganic chemistry
  • Paul-André Meyer, French mathematician
  • Henning Meyer, German social scientist, consultant and analyst
  • Friedrich Albrecht Anton Meyer, German doctor and naturalist
  • Alfred Meyer, Nazi official
  • Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, Swiss poet and historical novelist
  • Russ Meyer, American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer
  • Bertrand Meyer, French academic, author
  • Nicholas Meyer, American writer and director,
  • Eric A. Meyer, American web design consultant and author
  • Edgar Meyer, American bassist
  • Dina Meyer, American film and television actress
  • Debbie Meyer, American former competition swimmer
  • Breckin Meyer, American actor, voice actor, writer
  • George von Lengerke Meyer, Massachusetts businessman and politician

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