Meaning and origin
The last name Myers traces its origins back to medieval Germany. Derived from the given name "Meier" or "Meyer," which was a form of the name "Meinhard," it translates to "Mayor" or "Steward" in English. The name was often bestowed upon individuals holding positions of authority or administrative roles in medieval society. Over time, the surname Meyer evolved into various spellings, including Myers, and spread beyond Germany as people migrated to different parts of the world.
Surname origins are rarely settled: one spelling can have several sources, and families often took a name for reasons nobody wrote down. Check it against the sources below before you rely on it.
#96
Myers was the 96th most common surname in the 2010 US Census, with 229,895 people, about 78 in every 100,000.
Who carries it
Surnames like Myers
Names it is linked with, then names with the same origin and a similar standing.
Check the sources
- Forebears: where Myers is found around the world
- The Internet Surname Database: a second opinion on the origin
- US Census Bureau: the 2010 surname figures used here
For a name you are serious about, compare the dictionaries: Reaney and Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames; Hanks, Dictionary of American Family Names.