Untermyer

Meaning

Derived from German elements meaning 'under the mayor' or related to municipal administration.

Etymology

Untermyer derives from German 'unter' (under/beneath) combined with 'Meier' or 'Meyer' (mayor/steward). This occupational or status-related surname may indicate a subordinate position in medieval administration.

About the Untermyer Surname

Untermyer is a German surname with occupational or administrative origins, likely indicating a subordinate role in medieval governance. The name is associated with prominent American legal and philanthropic figures.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Samuel Untermyer (American lawyer and philanthropist)

People with the Untermyer Surname