Miers

Miers is a surname of English origin. It is a variant of the surnames Myers or Meyers and is often treated as a topographic or habitational name for someone who lived near a marsh or mire. The form likely derives from Old English or Middle English elements meaning swamp, bog, or lake, with spelling variation arising from dialect differences and medieval record-keeping. The spelling Miers reflects regional pronunciation and historical shifts in English orthography.

Today, Miers is found most commonly in English-speaking countries, particularly the United Kingdom and the United States, with smaller concentrations in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Genealogical records show the name appearing in parish and civil registrations from the late medieval period onward, frequently alongside related spellings such as Mires, Myers, and Meyers. The surname has spread through migration and settlement, and its form has continued to vary by region and family tradition.

Notable bearers of the name span various fields, including politics, science, and the arts, though no single figure dominates the name’s public recognition. The surname also occurs as a toponymic element in some locality names and in family lines that trace heritage to marshy landscapes. Related surnames include Myers, Meyers, Mires, and Mier, reflecting common historical spellings and phonetic shifts in English-speaking areas.