The English and German origin for Meyers comes from the Old French term ‘mire’ which meant a marsh. It can also refer to a doctor. In the High German term of ‘meier’ it could refer to a steward or overseer. Variations in spelling of Meyers include Myers, Myeres, Miares, Mere, Meir, Mayers and Myars. In England the Meyers families were first in the county of Cheshire. They then spread into Lancashire and along the eastern coast of England. Many are in the city of London. In Scotland just in Midlothian and Renfrewshire are the higher populations of Meyer surnames. Within the United States, Meyer families originated settled in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, California and Minnesota. Famous: Chief Meyers (early 20th century professional baseball player), Ari Meyers (television actress), Josh Meyers (professional ice hockey player), Nancy Meyers (movie film director and producer), Mike Meyers (professional Canadian baseball player) and Charley Meyers (a founder of the Weaver Aircraft Co. of Ohio).