METAYER
Proper noun
Metayer (plural Metayers)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Metayer is the 22770th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1125 individuals. Metayer is most common among Black/African American (76.8%) and White (18.76%) individuals.
Etymology
Noun
metayer (plural metayers)
(iof French and Italian agriculture) One who cultivates land for a share (usually half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord.
Source: Wiktionary
MĂ©`ta`yer" (F. ; E. ), n. Etym: [F., fr. LL. medietarius, fr. L. medius middle, half. See Mid, a.]
Definition: One who cultivates land for a share (usually one half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord. [France & Italy] Milman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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