George Geyer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

George Geyer — farmer
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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George Geyer is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name George is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England. The surname Geyer: Andrea Geyer (born 1971), German-American artist Bernadette Geyer (1968), American writer Bill Geyer (1919–2004), American football player Carl Geyer (1796-1841), German entomologist Celesta Geyer (1901–1982), American circus artist Dean Geyer, Australian singer and actor David Geyer (1855-1932), German malacologist Eduard Geyer (1944), German football manager Erich Geyer, German football player Florian Geyer (1490–1525), German folk hero Forest Geyer (1892–1932), American football player Georgie Anne Geyer (1935–2019), American journalist and columnist Henry S. George is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name George reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: George

Meaning: farmer

Greek

From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.

Surname: Geyer

English

Andrea Geyer (born 1971), German-American artist Bernadette Geyer (1968), American writer Bill Geyer (1919–2004), American football player Carl Geyer (1796-1841), German entomologist Celesta Geyer (1901–1982), American circus artist Dean Geyer, Australian singer and actor David Geyer (1855-1932), German malacologist Eduard Geyer (1944), German football manager Erich Geyer, German football player Florian Geyer (1490–1525), German folk hero Forest Geyer (1892–1932), American football player Georgie Anne Geyer (1935–2019), American journalist and columnist Henry S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name George is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name George by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name George has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Georg
  • Giorgio
  • Jorge
  • Jürgen
  • Georges
  • Yuri

Notable People Named George Geyer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for George Geyer:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name George?
The first name George originates from Greek. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.
When was George most popular?
The name George reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Geyer?
The surname Geyer originates from English. Andrea Geyer (born 1971), German-American artist Bernadette Geyer (1968), American writer Bill Geyer (1919–2004), American football player Carl Geyer (1796-1841), German entomologist Celesta Geyer (1901–1982), American circus artist Dean Geyer, Australian singer and actor David Geyer (1855-1932), German malacologist Eduard Geyer (1944), German football manager Erich Geyer, German football player Florian Geyer (1490–1525), German folk hero Forest Geyer (1892–1932), American football player Georgie Anne Geyer (1935–2019), American journalist and columnist Henry S.
What are the origins of the name George Geyer?
The name George Geyer combines two different traditions: the first name George has Greek roots, while the surname Geyer originates from English.
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