Bayer (surname)


Bayer is a surname with various origins. It occurs most commonly in German-speaking countries, where it can be either habitational or occupational. Variants of the surname include Baier, Beyer and Beier.
In the English-speaking world, the surname is of Boernician origin, in the Scottish–English borders. It is derived from the place name Byers which in turn comes from the Old English byre, meaning cattle-shed. Related names include Byers, Byres, Byer, Buyers and Byris.

People with this surname