Mayer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Mayer ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Mayer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Mayer family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 59
Dress Maker 27
General Servant Domestic 18
Farmer 16
General Labourer 16
Coal Miner Hewer 15
School 13
Coal Miner C Hewer 13
Domestic Servant 11
Commercial Clerk 10
House Maid Domestic 10
Charwoman 9
Cook Domestic 9
Dressmaker 9
Housemaid Domestic 8
Butcher 7
Clerk 7
Tailoress 7
Coal Hewer Underground 7
Carpenter 6
Engine Fitter 6
Gardener Domestic 6
Scholar 6
Cotton Weaver 6
Labourer Coal Miner Below 6

Mayer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Mayer 100% 15,864
2 Mayor 80% 12,134
3 Meyer 80% 5,856
4 Myer 80% 2,441
5 Moyer 80% 757
6 Maier 80% 402
7 Mayre 60% 124
8 Meyor 60% 108
9 Mayar 80% 103
10 Myre 40% 101

Did you know?

The surname Mayer is the most popular version of all its varients

Search for the Mayer family