About Oyer
The surname Oyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "oger," meaning "edge" or "rim." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived or worked near the edge of a village or town. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a physical boundary or border. Over time, variations of the surname Oyer have emerged, such as Oyerly or Oyler, but they all share the same etymological root.
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The surname Oyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oyer 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 Oyer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oyer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.