Maier

Maier Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Maier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Maier: 14,135
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,557
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.79

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/meΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maier in Braille

Here's how to represent Maier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Maier in braille

How to sign the name Maier using Sign Language

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.

The name Maier in sign language

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