Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
MAJER
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| Origin | of multiple origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate |
| Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status |
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The name is derived from the Slovak common noun majer meaning ‘a large estate’ and may refer to a place of residence, origin or estate (e.g. the name bearer living on a large estate in a more remote location). or an occupation (a superintendent of a major). It may also be derived from the German common noun Meier meaning ‘bailiff, granger’ and refer to an occupation. Variant: Maier. |