| Pronunciation | Dutch: [ˈmɛiər] |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Dutch |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Bailiff or steward |
| Region of origin | Netherlands |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Meijers, Meyer, De Meyer, Meyers |
Meijer is a Dutch surname. It refers to a profession similar to a bailiff or steward. It originates from the Latin word maior and is often rendered Meyer abroad.[1]
As of 2007, there were 39,801 people with the surname Meijer in the Netherlands.[1]