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English
"woodcutter or reciter"
One of the more subtle occupational surnames, Sayer is a pleasant, open, last-name-first name, particularly apt for a family of woodworkers -- or writers. Some parents are beginning to consider Sayer…
English occupational name
"woodcutter, carpenter, or reciter"
Sayer is a surname derived for an occupational name. This may be related to Sawyer, which is where the woodcutter comes in, or to Sayer as in a person who says for a living, ie a reciter.
English, Welsh
"woodcutter, carpenter, reciter"
A subtle, occupational surname, originally used for woodcutters, carpenters, or speakers, Sayers has a gentle, woodsy feel, and that cool -s ending.