MAYERS

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Mayers

Mayers is a British surname of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name Maye. It is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name has variant spellings such as Mayers, Meyers or Myers.

Origins

The surname Mayers is patronymic in origin, indicating a connection to the personal name of an ancestor. The original bearer of the name was likely the son of someone named Maye, which was a common personal name in medieval England.

Distribution

The name Mayers is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with a concentration in certain areas such as London and the South East. However, it can also be found in other parts of the country and has spread to other English-speaking regions of the world.

Notable People

Pauline Mayers: British actor and writer known for her work in theatre.
Wendy Myers: Notable British scientist and researcher in the field of epidemiology.
Lucas Meyers: Fictional character in British literature.

The surname Mayers holds historical significance in British genealogy and continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the diversity of British surnames.

There are approximately 2,937 people named Mayers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,037th most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Mayers.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
Christopher
David
James
John
Michael
Paul
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Barbara
Christine
Elizabeth
Emma
Joanne
Margaret
Nicola
Patricia
Rebecca
Sarah
Sheila
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.