Meyer

Meaning

A steward, bailiff, or manager of an estate or farm.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'meier,' from the Latin 'maior,' meaning greater or chief. The term referred to a high-ranking official who managed lands or collected taxes.

About the Meyer Surname

Meyer is one of the most common German surnames, indicating a steward or estate manager. The name reflects the importance of land management in medieval German-speaking societies.

Distribution

Very common throughout German-speaking regions, with particularly high concentrations in northern Germany and the Netherlands.