Meierres History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Meierres is an occupational hereditary surname, a type of surname that was taken from a word describing or common to the profession of the original bearer. It is a name for a mayor, or elected head of the community. The name stems from the German word "meier," meaning mayor. Early Origins of the Meierres familyThe surname Meierres was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Meierres familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meierres research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1743 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Meierres History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Meierres Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Meier, Meierr, Meieres, Meiers, Meierr, Meierrs, Meierres, Meeier, Mire, Mier, Miere and many more. Early Notables of the Meierres familyMore information is included under the topic Early Meierres Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Meierres familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abraham Mier, who arrived in Pennsylvania sometime between 1618 and 1718; John Meare, who settled in Maryland in 1658; Hugh Meare, who arrived in Virginia in 1672.
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