MOYER

Occupational

Meaning

A farmer or one who works the land, possibly a tenant farmer or landowner.

Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Mayer' or 'Meier', meaning mayor or steward, which evolved to refer to a farmer or landowner. The surname reflects medieval German social hierarchy and land management.

About the MOYER Surname

A German or Swiss occupational surname referring to a farmer, steward, or landowner. The name is common among Mennonite and Amish communities in North America.

Distribution

Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German and Swiss immigrant communities in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited specific documentation

People with the MOYER Surname

JOSEPH MOYER

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