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Heier 1
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German
Scripts hɑɛ̯ʲɐ
Pronounced Pron. High-Yer  [key]
Other Forms FormsHeuer Heyer Hauer

Meaning & History

The Heier surname is an occupational name from the Middle High German word "heie", which means "ranger guard".
Added 3/20/2025 by anonymous

Heier 2
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Norwegian
Pronounced Pron. High-Yer  [key]
Other Forms FormsHeyer

Meaning & History

A Norwegian habitational name from farmsteads in the Oslofjord region, meaning "heath moor". While primarily Norwegian, the surname "Heier" also has Dutch and German variants, which are considered variants of "Heyer".
Added 3/20/2025 by anonymous