Moyers History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Moyers surname in Scotland is thought to have been a topographic name for someone who resided near a moor, or heath. The name Moyers is derived from the Gaelic word "mo," which means "big." 1 The name Moyers is pronounced "more," or in some case "moyer." 2 Early Origins of the Moyers familyThe surname Moyers was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, where one of the first records of the family was Robertus More, one of the burgesses in Aberdeen in 1317. Later, Reginald More witnessed an Elphinstone charter, c. 1341, and John More was a canon of Aberdeen, 1366. 2 Early History of the Moyers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moyers research. Another 179 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1402, 1504, 1538, 1609, 1610, 1636, 1644, 1653, 1683, 1862, 1894, 1925, 1933, 1955, 1957 and 1998 are included under the topic Early Moyers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Moyers Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Moir, Moar, Moer, Moyer, Moyr and others. Early Notables of the Moyers familyAnother 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Moyers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Moyers RankingIn the United States, the name Moyers is the 5,300th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Moyers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Moyers Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Mediocriter Motto Translation: With moderation.
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