Knife maker or master
Messer is an occupational surname of two distinct origins. In German, it refers to a 'messerer' or knife maker, while in Old French, it is a contraction of 'mon sire', meaning 'my lord' or 'master', often used for a judicial official or bailiff.
Less common today
Messer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,677 in 2025.
A character in the video game series · Star Citizen
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
