About Maier
The surname Maier is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Meier" or "Mayer." It was originally used to denote a steward or bailiff, someone who managed or supervised an estate or farm on behalf of the owner. The name Maier is a variant spelling of Mayer, and both variations are common in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Maier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Maier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.