Meier

Meier Meaning & Origin

About Meier
The surname Meier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meiger," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a steward or overseer on a manor or estate. Over time, the surname Meier became widespread in German-speaking regions and is now one of the most common surnames in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meier: 25,486
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1391
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meier 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 Meier is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Meier in braille

How to sign the name Meier using Sign Language

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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