Thiers

Topographic

Meaning

Plural of 'thier', possibly referring to a place or collective group.

Etymology

Potentially derived from Old French elements, though the exact etymology is uncertain. It may relate to a topographic feature or a collective designation in medieval France.

About the Thiers Surname

A French surname with uncertain but likely topographic origins. The name is associated with French political history through notable 19th-century figures.

Distribution

Found in France, particularly in northern and central regions.

Notable Bearers

Adolphe Thiers (French statesman, 1797-1877)

People with the Thiers Surname