Meyrinks

Meyrinks is a surname of Central European origin, primarily found among German-speaking populations. The form Meyrinks is a plural or possessive usage in English to refer to people who bear the surname Meyrink. The more common singular form Meyrink is attested in historical records and is associated with German and Ashkenazi families in Austria, Germany, and the Czech lands.

Etymology and distribution: The exact origin is uncertain, but it is generally linked to the element Meyer, a German given name meaning “steward” or “bailiff,” and to surname formations in Central Europe. The surname has appeared in written records since the 18th and 19th centuries and has been carried by emigrants to North America and other regions.

Notable people: The most prominent bearer is Gustav Meyrink (1868–1932), an Austrian-born writer whose works mix mysticism, esotericism, and urban fantasy. His best-known novel, The Golem (1915), is a landmark of expressionist literature and has influenced later surreal and occult fiction. Other individuals with the surname are less documented in widely available references.