Byers

Byers is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is often described as habitational, arising from places named Byers or Byre, or from the Old English and Scots terms for a cattle shed or farm. The form has several variants, including Byres and Byars, and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.

As a toponym, Byers designates several places in the United States and other countries. These communities may be towns, villages, or unincorporated areas. Many were established in the 18th through 20th centuries and named for early settlers bearing the Byers surname or for local features associated with a byre or farmstead.

Notable people with the surname Byers have appeared in politics, athletics, science, and the arts. Because the name is relatively common, references to Byers in public life often require disambiguation by given name or context.

Other uses include fictional characters and institutional names that borrow the surname. In general, the term Byers functions as both a family name and a geographic label in the English-speaking world.