Meyr

Meyr Meaning & Origin

About Meyr
The surname Meyr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meier," meaning "steward" or "administrator." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority, often overseeing the management of an estate or a village. The surname Meyr signifies a person who was responsible for the organization and administration of a particular area, reflecting their role as a trusted and respected figure in the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meyr: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 R
🌐 IPA
/meyr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meyr in Braille

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

The name Meyr in braille

How to sign the name Meyr using Sign Language

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

The name Meyr in sign language

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