Mayers Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Mayers Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Mayers family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 22
Independent 20
Female Servant 17
Male Servant 7
Blacksmith 6
Labourer 6
Dress Maker 5
Farmer 5
Grocer 4
Frame Work Knitter 4
Smith 3
Silk Winder 3
Carpenter 3
Carver & Gilder 3
Porter 3
Miller 3
Book Keeper 2
Joiner Journeyman 2
Parish Clerk 2
Silk Weaver 2
Pauper 2
Brick Layer 2
Chair Maker 2
Engraver 2
Tailoress 2

Mayers Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Myers 83% 52,917
2 Mayers 100% 8,258
3 Myres 50% 2,333
4 Meyers 83% 2,249
5 Moyers 83% 1,137
6 Mayors 83% 313
7 Mayres 67% 102
8 Meayers 86% 102

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The surname Mayers is the 2nd most popular variant of Myers.

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