There are
1365
Gayers in the USA
Gayer is the
19731st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gayer

HelenGayer

Helen Gayer was an American sociologist and author known for her work on urban sociology and race relations.

HenryF.

Henry F. Gayer was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri from 1917 to 1919.

GeorgeM.

George M. Gayer was an American journalist and war correspondent during World War II.

AloisGayer

Alois Gayer was a German footballer who played as a midfielder for FC Bayern Munich and the German national team.

FriedrichGayer

Friedrich Gayer was a German theologian and professor of systematic theology at the University of Tübingen.

MariaGayer

Maria Gayer is a German actress known for her performances in theater and film.

ErhardGayer

Erhard Gayer was a German rower who won a silver medal in the coxed fours event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

FranzGayer

Franz Gayer was an Austrian painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

HeinrichGayer

Heinrich Gayer was a German soccer player who played as a midfielder for various clubs, including VfB Stuttgart and TSV 1860 Munich.

KarlGayer

Karl Gayer was a German composer and conductor known for his symphonic and chamber music compositions.

Gayer Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gayer' is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word 'gār,' meaning 'a spear.' The name was used as a nickname for a person who had a straight and strong spear.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gayer' has a relatively small distribution, with concentrations in Germany, Austria, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gayer' include 'Geyer,' 'Gayermann,' and 'Gayr.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Gayer' is not well-documented, but it is likely that some individuals with the name have emigrated from Germany to other countries.