Myer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Myer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Myer family

Profession Census Frequency
Tailor 5
Farmers Son 4
Cabinet Maker 3
General Labourer 3
Own Means 3
Scholar 3
School 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Farmer 3
Mineral Water Manufacturer 3
Butcher 2
Coffee Packer 2
Domestic Servant 2
Living On Own Means 2
Managing Clerk 2
Railway Clerk 2
Tailoress 2
House Keeper Domestic 2
Merchant 2
Watch Maker 2
Dress Maker 2
Mohair Spinner 2
Lodging House Keeper 2
Fireman Ship 2
Student Scholar 2

Myer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Mayer 80% 15,864
2 Mayor 60% 12,134
3 Meyer 80% 5,856
4 Myer 100% 2,441
5 Meier 60% 858
6 Moyer 80% 757
7 Mier 75% 332
8 Mayre 40% 124
9 Meyor 60% 108
10 Mayar 60% 103
11 Myre 50% 101

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The surname Myer is the 4th most popular variant of Mayer.

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