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Myers
MEYE-uhz
Myers (name) means a surname of English, Irish, Dutch, or German origin. Example: “Myers is a common surname across several English-speaking countries.”
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A surname of English, Irish, Dutch, or German origin.
"Myers is a common surname across several English-speaking countries."
How to use Myers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA widely used family surname with several independent origins across different languages.
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Etymology
As an Irish surname it anglicizes Ó Meidhir; as an English surname it is a variant of Myer; as a Dutch or German surname it anglicizes Meyers or Mayers.
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What does “Myers” mean?
The word “Myers” means a surname of English, Irish, Dutch, or German origin. In plain terms, a widely used family surname with several independent origins across different languages.
How do you pronounce “Myers”?
“Myers” is pronounced MEYE-uhz (/ˈmaɪə(ɹ)z/ in IPA).
How do you use “Myers” in a sentence?
Here is “Myers” used in a sentence: “Myers is a common surname across several English-speaking countries.”
What part of speech is “Myers”?
“Myers” is a name.
Where does the word “Myers” come from?
The word “Myers” comes from German. As an Irish surname it anglicizes Ó Meidhir; as an English surname it is a variant of Myer; as a Dutch or German surname it anglicizes Meyers or Mayers.
Is “Myers” a common word?
“Myers” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the origin of the surname Myers?
Myers is a surname with English, Irish, Dutch, or German origin, reflecting its use across several European naming traditions.
Is Myers a first name or a surname?
Myers is a surname rather than a first name, though like many surnames it can occasionally be used as a given name or nickname.
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