Moyer

Moyer Meaning & Origin

About Moyer
The surname Moyer 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, such as a bailiff or estate manager. Over time, the name Moyer has evolved into various spellings and forms, but its meaning remains rooted in its historical association with administrative roles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Moyer features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Moyer: 37,050
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 935
  • Frequency per 100k people: 12.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moyer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/mɔɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moyer in Braille

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

The name Moyer in braille

How to sign the name Moyer using Sign Language

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

The name Moyer in sign language

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