Meyers

/ˈmaɪərz/ proper noun

Definition

A surname of German origin; also refers to various people, places, or brands bearing this name.

Etymology

German occupational surname meaning 'steward' or 'bailiff', from Middle High German 'meier'. Originally denoted someone who managed an estate or farm for a landowner. Variant spellings include Meyer, Mayer, and Maier.

Kelly Says

The Meyer lemon, a cross between a lemon and a mandarin, was named after Frank Meyer, a USDA agricultural explorer who brought it from China to America in 1908. This surname represents one of the most common occupational names in German-speaking regions.

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