How common is the Moyers surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Moyers in the United States.

Are there Moyers soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 171 soldiers with the Moyers surname appear in Civil War records.

Moyers

Q: What does the surname Moyers mean?

The surname Moyers means "One who works with peat or bog land, or a variant of Mayer.". It is of German/English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who works with peat or bog land, or a variant of Mayer.

Etymology

Possibly derived from German 'Moor' (bog) with the occupational suffix '-er,' or as a variant of Mayer (mayor/steward). The '-s' ending may indicate a patronymic or plural form.

About the Moyers Surname

A surname of likely German origin that may relate to bog workers or administrative officials. It is particularly associated with German-American communities in Pennsylvania.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic United States, with German heritage.

Moyers Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Moyers Surname

R.H. Moyers

Quick Facts

Origin: German/English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

171 soldiers with the Moyers surname found in Civil War records.

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