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Meier Family History
Meier Genealogy & Family TreeMeier is a German name from Prussia from medieval times. It comes from the German word meier which means "mayor" and referred to someone who played an important part in the community. The earliest known ancestor--William le Maier--was recorded in 1243. Roots for this name can also be found in Denmark and in Hebrew. The family motto is Semper paratus which means "Always prepared."
Other spellings include "Meiers," "Mire," "Mier," "Miere," and "Meeier." Notable people with the surname include American football player Rob Meier (Jacksonville Jaguars), American baseball player Dutch Meier (Pittsburgh Pirates), and German television personality and model Barbara Meier (Germany's Next Top Model). The first Meier to come to America was Paul Meier in 1709.
Meier Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anli Blickensdorfer Meier -- --, 1553 October 0, 1585
- Maria Lydia Meier -- --, 1868 February 29, 1940 South Australia
- Johann John George Meier -- --, 1727 March 0, 1806 Baden-Wuerttemberg
- Louisa Meier -- --, 1870 November 17, 1937 Faulkenburg
- John William Meier -- --, 1875 January 10, 1951 Minnesota
Meier Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Logius Meier -- --, 1565 June 11, 1632
- Caroline Phillipine Meier -- --, 1870 February 28, 1903 Illinois
- Logius Meier -- --, 1565 June 11, 1632
- Anli Meier -- --, 1553 October 0, 1585
- Johanne Caroline Meier -- --, 1849 May 16, 1890
