Niemeyers

Niemeyers is the plural form of the surname Niemeyer, used to refer to people or families bearing that name. In English-language usage, “the Niemeyers” can indicate a family rather than a single individual.

Niemeyer is a German surname related to Meyer, an occupational name for a steward, bailiff, or administrator. The prefix variant Niemeyer reflects regional spellings and pronunciations, and the form Niemeyers represents the plural. The name appears in Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Central Europe, with later dispersion through migration.

Today, Niemeyer-derived surnames are found in German-speaking countries and in nations with historical German and Dutch immigration. The name is particularly common in the United States, Brazil, Canada, and parts of South America, where descendants bear the plural as a reference to their family line.

The surname is used by genealogists to group individuals by family line. Records such as parish registers, emigration lists, and census data are used to trace Niemeyers across generations and borders. Spelling variations include Niemeyer, Niemier, and related forms, depending on language and period.

The Niemeyer name has been borne by several prominent individuals; the best known related name is Oscar Niemeyer, the Brazilian architect, whose work contributed to modern architecture.