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Eyer

Eyer is a proper noun that can refer to multiple uses in European naming traditions. It is most often encountered as a surname and, less commonly, as a toponym. The origin of the surname is varied; it is commonly considered to be of Germanic origin and may derive from a habitational name, a personal name, or a shortened form of a longer name. The exact etymology can differ by family line and region.

As a surname, Eyer is recorded in German-speaking areas and in countries where people of Germanic heritage

As a place name, Eyer appears in some European localities as a toponym, often reflecting historical land

In culture and media, Eyer may be used as a surname for fictional characters or appear in

See also: Eyre, Ayer, and other variants.

have
emigrated.
The
spelling
Eyer
is
one
of
several
variants
that
appear
in
historical
and
contemporary
records,
including,
in
some
cases,
related
forms
in
other
languages.
ownership,
geographic
features,
or
agricultural
or
administrative
designations.
The
use
and
meaning
of
the
toponym
can
vary
by
locality
and
period.
corporate
or
brand
names
that
derive
from
personal
names.