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Etymology of Moyers

What does the name Moyers mean?

The 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 family

The 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 family

This 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 Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Moir, Moar, Moer, Moyer, Moyr and others.

Early Notables of the Moyers family

Another 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 Ranking

the United States, the name Moyers is the 5,300th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3

Moyers migration to the United States +



Moyers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Alice Moyers, aged 22, who landed in America, in 1892
  • Richard Moyers, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
  • Hy. Frances Moyers, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1895
Moyers Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John Moyers, aged 31, who landed in America from Killmallock, in 1901
  • Mary Moyers, aged 30, who settled in America from Killmallock, in 1901
  • Park Moyers, aged 29, who landed in America from Killmallock, in 1901
  • William Wilson Moyers, aged 33, who settled in America from Liverpool, in 1903
  • Ida Mary Moyers, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Moyers (post 1700) +

  • Billy Don Moyers (1934-2025), American journalist and political commentator, served as the eleventh White House Press Secretary (1965-1967) during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, served as the de facto White House Chief of Staff for a brief period (1964-1965)
  • Steve Moyers (b. 1956), American retired soccer forward
  • Bill Moyers (1934-1965), American journalist and public commentator, White House Press Secretary (1965 to 1967)
  • Paul S. Moyers (b. 1910), American Democratic Party politician, Merchant; Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Braxton County, 1961-68 4
  • Jason G. Moyers, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 2000 5
  • Jack Moyers, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1978 5
  • Gilbert Moyers, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1860 5

The Moyers Motto +

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.
  1. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  2. Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
  3. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 20) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

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