Meier

Meier Meaning & Origin

About Meier
The name "Meier" is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meiger," meaning "steward" or "bailiff." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who held the position of a steward or manager of an estate or farm. The name "Meier" signifies someone who was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and administration of a property, reflecting qualities of leadership, organization, and management.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Meier are male.

Meier Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/maɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meier in Braille

Here's how to represent Meier in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Meier in braille

How to Spell the Name Meier in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Meier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Meier in sign language

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