Myers Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Myers name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Myers name
Myers is mainly a northern English topographic name for someone living by a marsh or bog, from Middle English mire, Old Norse mýrr. It may also come from Old French mire, "physician". In America, Myers absorbed many German Meyer and Maier families. It is common in Yorkshire and across the United States.
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This overview covers the Myers name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Canada and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Myers name FAQ
What does the Myers name mean?
Marsh dweller; physician. Common variants include Myres, Miers, Mires.
Where does the Myers surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Myers coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Myers crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Myers coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.