Meyer

Meyer is a surname of German origin derived from the Middle High German meier, meaning steward, bailiff, or administrator. The name originated as an occupational title and later became a hereditary surname. It is found among German-speaking populations and spread through Dutch and Ashkenazi Jewish communities. Variants of the name include Meier, Meijer, Maier, Mayr, and Mair, among others.

As a given name, Meyer has been used in some communities, particularly in Jewish families in the United States, often derived from the surname or used in honor of relatives.

In modern times, the name Meyer appears across many fields. In mathematics and signal processing, the Meyer wavelet is a well-known construct named after Yves Meyer. The surname is borne by numerous individuals in fields such as science, arts, sports, and politics.

See also variant spellings include Meier, Meijer, Maier, Mayr, and Mair.