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The name Meeder is a derivative of the Old English word "meodu," meaning "mead," or the Latin "medarius," meaning "a maker or seller of mead." 1 Another source postulates the name was "perhaps a maker of metheglin or mead." 2
An Old Ballad notes: "The meader walks forth with his scythe on his shoulder." 3
The surname Meeder was first found in Oxfordshire where Alexander le Meder was listed in 1180. Later Alexander le Medier was recorded in 1200 and Alexander Medarius was registered in the Pipe Rolls for Berkshire in 1188. We presume that all of these entries are the same person.
In 1332 Thomas Meder was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Surrey. John Medemaker was found in Norfolk in 1332. 1
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meeder research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1332, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Meeder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Meador, Meader, Meadur, Medur, Medor, Meder, Medder and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Meeder Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: