Meyer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Meyer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Meyer family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 7
Goldsmith 6
Female Servant 5
Merchant 5
Brick Layer 5
Potter Apprentice 4
Tailor 3
Pupil 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Farmer 2
Author 2
Bricklayer 2
Employed In Sugar House 2
Skin Merchant 2
Distiller 1
Independant 1
Clock Maker 1
Shoe Maker J 1
Book Keeper 1
Dress Maker 1
Joiner 1
Patient 1
Servant 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Labourer 1

Meyer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Mayer 80% 15,864
2 Mayor 60% 12,134
3 Meyer 100% 5,856
4 Myer 80% 2,441
5 Meier 80% 858
6 Moyer 80% 757
7 Mier 60% 332
8 Mayre 40% 124
9 Meyor 80% 108
10 Mayar 60% 103
11 Myre 40% 101

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The surname Meyer is the 3rd most popular variant of Mayer.

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