Meyers is a surname of

English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...

origin; many branches of the Meyers family trace their origins to

Anglo-Saxon The Anglo-Saxons, in some contexts simply called Saxons or the English, were a Cultural identity, cultural group who spoke Old English and inhabited much of what is now England and south-eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. They traced t ...

England. The name is derived from the

Old French Old French (, , ; ) was the language spoken in most of the northern half of France approximately between the late 8th [2-4; we might wonder whether there's a point at which it's appropriate to talk of the beginnings of French, that is, when it wa ...

name ''Maire'', meaning an officer in charge of legal matters. The English surname may also mean "physician" (from ''mire'',

), or "marsh" (from , Old Norse). The name may also be an Anglicization of the Irish surname ó Meidhir or one of the Scottish surname MacMoyers

Notable people

*Abby Meyers (born 1999), American basketball player *

Adam Meyers Adam Henry Meyers (July 18, 1812 – July 31, 1875) was a lawyer and political figure in Canada West. He represented North Northumberland then Northumberland in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1844 to 1851. He was the so ...

(1812–1875), lawyer and political figure in Canada West * Al Meyers (1908–1976), American pioneer aviator *

Albert Meyers Albert I. Meyers (November 22, 1932 – October 23, 2007) was an American organic chemist, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Colorado State University, and member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Born in New York City, Meye ...

(1932–2007), American organic chemist *

Albertus L. Meyers Albertus L. Meyers (1890 – May 15, 1979) was an American music conductor and cornet player from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was the bandmaster of the Allentown Band for fifty years, from 1926 to 1976. He was also a friend and exponent of John Phi ...

(1890–1979), American music conductor and cornet player *

Ann Meyers Ann Meyers Drysdale (born Ann Elizabeth Meyers; March 26, 1955) is an American retired pro basketball player and a sportscaster. She was a standout player in high school, college, the Olympic Games, international tournaments, and at professiona ...

(born 1955), American basketball player and sportscaster *

Anne Akiko Meyers Anne Akiko Meyers (born May 15, 1970, in San Diego) is an American violinist. She has been called “the Wonder Woman of commissioning” by The Strad. Her album ''Fandango'', was awarded two Latin GRAMMY Latin Grammy's for Best Classical Alb ...

(born 1970), American concert violinist *

Ari Meyers Ari Meyers is an American former actress. She played the role of Emma Jane McArdle in the television series '' Kate & Allie'' (1984). Early years Meyers was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Jewish American parents who were touring on the isla ...

(born 1969), American actress, ''Kate & Allie'' *

August Meyers August G. Meyers (January 1, 1864 – October 26, 1951) was an American farmer, salesman, and politician. Born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Meyers went to Janesville College. He was a farmer, a traveling salesman, and h ...

(1864–1951), American politician * Augustus Meyers (1841–1919), American Civil War soldier and author *

Ben Meyers Benjamin Meyers (born November 15, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He form ...

(born 1998), American ice hockey player * Benjamin Franklin Meyers (1833–1918), American politician *

Beth Meyers Beth Meyers (born May 29, 1959) is an American social worker and Democratic politician. She was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2015 through 2023, representing the 74th Assembly district, in northern Wisconsin. Biography Born in ...

(born 1959), American politician *

Bethany C. Meyers Bethany Christine Meyers is an American fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur. They are the founder and chief executive officer of ''be.come'', an exercise fitness program and mobile application. Early life Meyers grew up outside of St. Louis, M ...

, American fitness instructor *

Brad Meyers Bradley Meyers (born 5 January 1980), also known by the nicknames of "Big Red", or "Two Step", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian national ...

(born 1980), Australian rugby player * Bruce F. Meyers, American car designer and entrepreneur, Meyers Manx dune buggy *

Carol Meyers Carol Lyons Meyers (born 1942) is an American feminist biblical scholar. She is the Mary Grace Wilson Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at Duke University. Meyers' field of research is focused on biblical studies, archaeology in the Middle Ea ...

(born 1942), American feminist biblical scholar *

Carole Meyers Carole Meyers was the first female rabbi in Southern California to lead a congregation full-time. She first became interested in becoming a rabbi after her father died when she was 13 and her stepfather died when she was 19, and the rituals and c ...

(died 2007), rabbi *

Carolyn Meyers Carolyn Winstead Meyers is the former president of Jackson State University. Meyers, a native of Newport News, Virginia, earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Howard University. She earned a master's degree in mechanical engine ...

, president of Jackson State University *

Chad Meyers Chad William Meyers (born August 8, 1975), is a former infielder and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners in parts of four seasons spanning 1999–2003. Career Commonly nicknamed 'Chaddie' ...

(born 1975), baseball player *

Charlie Meyers Charles W. Meyers (August 15, 1921 – September 12, 2010) served in the California Assembly for the 19th and 24th district from 1949 - 1969. During World War II he also served in the United States Army The United States Army (USA) is the ...

, American politician and soldier *

Chief Meyers John Tortes "Chief" Meyers (July 29, 1880July 25, 1971) was an American Major League Baseball catcher for the New York Giants (NL), New York Giants, Boston Braves (baseball), Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins from 1909 to 1917. He played on the ...

(1880–1971), baseball player *

Dave Meyers (basketball) David William Meyers (April 21, 1953 – October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was an All ...

(1953–2015), American basketball player *

Dave Meyers (director) David Charles Meyers (born October 19, 1972) is an American music video, commercial and film director. Early life Born and raised in Berkeley, California, Dave Meyers developed his love for film while working for a local Landmark cinema at age ...

(born 1980), American music video director *

Diana Tietjens Meyers Diana Meyers is a philosopher working in the philosophy of action and in the philosophy of feminism. Meyers is professor emerita of philosophy at the University of Connecticut. Biography Diana Meyers holds a bachelor's degree from the Univers ...

, philosopher *

Dohnte Meyers Dohnte Meyers (born July 6, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Presbyterian and Delta State. Early life Meyers was born i ...

(born 2000), American football player *

Elvet Meyers Elvet Meyers (born May 2, 1960) is a sailor who competed for the British Virgin Islands. Meyers competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in Califo ...

(born 1960), sailor *

Errol Solomon Meyers Professor Errol Solomon Meyers (9 August 1890 – 11 February 1956) was a prominent Brisbane doctor and one of the founding fathers of the University of Queensland School of Medicine in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a leader in medical ...

(1890–1956), Brisbane doctor *

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers Françoise Bettencourt Meyers (; born 10 July 1953) is a French businesswoman, philanthropist, writer, billionaire heiress, and the richest woman in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$89.6 billion as of May 2025, according to ''Forbes' ...

(born 1953), French heiress and author *

Franklin Meyers Franklin Antonio Meyers (born 28 November 1967) is a Sint Maarten businessman, undertaker, and politician who serves as a Member of Parliament since 2024. He previously served as an MP from 2014 to 2019 and was Minister of Tourism, Economic Affair ...

(born 1967), Dutch politician *

Franz Meyers Franz Josef Heinrich Georg Meyers (31 July 1908 – 27 January 2002) was a German politician who served as the 4th Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 21 July 1958 to 8 December 1966. A member of the Christian Democratic Union ...

(1908–2002), German politician * Freddie Meyers (1932–2015), former Canadian football player *

G. Bruce Meyers Gilbert Bruce Meyers (born June 14, 1948) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 32nd district in the Montana House of Representatives for the 2015 session. A Native American, he is a member of the Chippewa-Cree tribe ...

(born 1948), American politician *

George Meyers John George Meyers (February 14, 1865 – November 12, 1943) was an American Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics The Philadelphia Athletics were a Major League Baseball team that played in Philadelp ...

(1865–1943), baseball player *

Gerald C. Meyers Gerald Carl Meyers (December 5, 1928 – June 19, 2023) was an American industrialist, author, lecturer, and management consultant who was chairman and CEO of American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1977 to 1982. Early life and career Gerald ...

(born 1928), American industrialist * Hazel Meyers, American singer * J. E. Meyers (1862–1944), American insurance salesman, philanthropist, and politician * Jack Meyers, American music promoter *

Jake Meyers Jacob Berkshire Meyers (born June 18, 1996) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Meyers played college baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was selected in the 13th round by t ...

(born 1996), American baseball player *

Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers (born November 9, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and signed with the New England Patr ...

(born 1996), American football player * Jan Meyers (1928–2019), American politician *

Jeffrey Meyers Jeffrey Meyers (born 1 April 1939 in New York City) is an American biographer and literary, art, and film critic. He currently lives in Berkeley, California. Life Jeffrey Meyers was born in New York City in 1939 and grew up in New York. He w ...

(born 1939), American biographer, literary, art and film critic *

Jerry Meyers Jerry Meyers (born March 8, 1965) is an American college baseball coach and former pitcher who is the current head baseball coach for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Meyers attended the Iowa State University from 1984-1987 before starting hi ...

(born 1965), American college baseball coach * Jill Meyers (born 1950), American bridge player *

Joel Meyers Joel Meyers is an American sportscaster who is the play-by-play announcer of the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also is the lead host of "Above the Rim", which airs weekdays from 10 am to 1 pm ET ...

, American sportscaster *

John Meyers (disambiguation) John Meyers may refer to: * John Meyers (American football) (1940–1998), former American football defensive tackle *John Meyers (swimmer) (1880–1971), American freestyle swimmer and water polo player *John Meyers (loyalist) (1745–1821), Upper ...

, several people **

Johnny Weaver Kenneth Eugene Weaver (November 17, 1935 – February 15, 2008) was an American professional wrestler and wrestling commentator in the National Wrestling Alliance, better known by his ring name, Johnny Weaver. Career 1960s Weaver's career sp ...

, American wrestler and wrestling commentator *

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe; 27 July 1977) is an Irish actor. He is known for his roles in the films '' Michael Collins'' (1996), '' Velvet Goldmine'' (1998), ''Titus'' (1999), ''Bend It Like Beckham'' (2002), ' ...

(born 1977), Irish actor *

Josh Meyers (disambiguation) Josh Meyers or Josh Myers may refer to: *Josh Meyers (actor) (born 1976), American actor and comedian * Josh Meyers (ice hockey), (born 1985), American professional ice hockey player * Josh Myers (actor) (born 1986), British actor *Josh Myers (Ame ...

, multiple people * Julie Meyers (born 2000), Belgian artistic gymnast * Klinks Meyers (1890–1933), American football player *

Krystal Meyers Krystal Nicole Meyers is an American Christian rock and contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and musician. She released three albums under Essential Records: '' Krystal Meyers'', '' Dying for a Heart'', and '' Make Some Noise'' and is kn ...

(born 1988), American Christian rock musician *

Lanny Meyers Lanny Meyers is an American composer, orchestrator, principal arranger and musical director. He has composed the ballet ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' (Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Oklahoma City Ballet), '' The Hunt of the Unique-Hor ...

(born 1956), American composer, orchestrator, principal arranger, and musical director * Leroy F. Meyers (1927–1995), mathematician * Linda Meyers (born 1937), American alpine skier * Linn Meyers (born 1968), American artist * Lou Meyers (1859–1920), baseball player *

Louis Meyers Louis Jay Meyers (June 21, 1955 – March 11, 2016) was an American festival organizer and co-founder of South By Southwest. Meyers was the event’s primary music booker until he sold his share in the event after the 1994 conference, citing stres ...

(1950s–2016), American festival organizer * Marc A. Meyers (born 1946), American materials scientist and engineer *

Marc Meyers Marc Meyers is an American feature film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his fourth feature film ''My Friend Dahmer'' and the previous '' How He Fell in Love''. Early life and education Meyers is a 1994 graduate of Franklin & ...

, American feature film director and screenwriter *

Marilyn Meyers Marilyn Ann Meyers (born 1942) is a former American diplomat. She served as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Burma from September 1994 to October 1996. Meyers grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate education at Southweste ...

(born 1942), American diplomat *

Mary Meyers Mary Margret Meyers (later Berger, then Rothstein, February 10, 1946 – March 21, 2024) was an American speed skater who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics. She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul (often abbreviated St. Paul) is ...

(born 1946), American speed skater * Maury Meyers (1932–2014) *

Mike Meyers (pitcher) Michael Gregory Meyers (born October 18, 1977) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played in the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers organizations from to . In , he was named to the Florida State League All-St ...

(born 1977), baseball player *

Mike Meyers (outfielder) Michael Meyers (born December 28, 1993) is an American scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and a former professional baseball outfielder.

(born 1993), baseball player *

Nancy Meyers Nancy Jane Meyers (born December 8, 1949) is an American filmmaker. She has written, produced, and directed many critically, commercially successful films. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for '' Private Benja ...

(born 1949), American film director, producer, and screenwriter * Nina Palmquist Meyers, wife of Earl Warren *Richard Meyers (born 1949), better known as

Richard Hell Richard Lester Meyers (born October 2, 1949), better known by his stage name Richard Hell, is an American singer, songwriter, bass guitarist and writer. Hell was in several important early punk rock bands, including Neon Boys, Television (band), ...

, American punk-rock singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist * Roger Meyers, Sr., fictional founder of Itchy and Scratchy Studios *

Scott Meyers Scott Douglas Meyers (born April 9, 1959) is an American author and software consultant, specializing in the C++ computer programming language. He is known for his ''Effective C++'' book series. During his career, he was a frequent speaker at co ...

(born 1959), American computer programmer *

Seth Meyers Seth Adam Meyers (born December 28, 1973) is an American comedian, television host, writer, actor, and producer. He hosts ''Late Night with Seth Meyers'', a late-night talk show on NBC. Prior to hosting Late Night, he was a cast member on NBC's ...

(born 1973), American actor and comedian, host of ''Late Night with Seth Meyers'' *

Sidney Meyers Sidney Meyers (March 9, 1906 – December 4, 1969), also known by the pen name Robert Stebbins was an American film director and film editor, editor. Sidney Meyers is best known for two documentary films: ''The Quiet One (film), The Quiet On ...

(1906–1969), American film director and editor * Sydney Herbert Meyers, of

Eedle and Meyers Eedle and Meyers were a British firm of architects, co-founded by Frederick James Eedle (1863–1953) and Sydney Herbert Meyers. Eedle and Meyers specialised in pub design from the 1880s to 1946. They designed The Palm Tree, a public house, ...

* William "Billy" Meyers, "policy dealer" (numbers racketeer) investigated by the

Lexow Committee The Lexow Committee (1894 to 1895) was a major New York State Senate probe into police corruption in New York City. The Lexow Committee inquiry, which took its name from the committee's chairman, State Senator Clarence Lexow, was the widest-ran ...

William M. Colmer William Meyers Colmer (February 11, 1890 – September 9, 1980) was an American politician from Mississippi. Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College. He served in the military during World War I. Colmer was ele ...

(middle name, Meyers, 1890–1980), American politician from Mississippi

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