Heyer

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Heyer 1
Revisions 2a. listed usages are verified
Type Surname
Usage German, Dutch
Other Forms FormsHeier

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a grower or reaper of grass for hay, from Middle High German höu "grass, hay" and the agent suffix -er. Could also be a variant spelling of Heier.
Added 10/9/2016 by LMS
Edited 9/17/2024 by jocatchi

Heyer 2
2a. listed usages are verified
Type Surname (from given name & from nickname)
Usage English

Meaning & History

Variant of Ayer.
Added 9/17/2024 by jocatchi

Heyer 3
2a. listed usages are verified
Type Surname (from given name & from nickname)
Usage Dutch
Other Forms FormsHeijer, Heygere, Heier

Meaning & History

From Middle Dutch heiger "heron", a nickname for someone with long legs. Alternatively, from a Germanic personal name composed of hag "enclosure, hedge" and heri "army".
Added 9/17/2024 by jocatchi