Michaels (surname)
For other uses, see Michaels (disambiguation).
| Michaels | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈmaɪkəlz/ MY-kəlz[1] |
| Meaning | form of 'Who is like God' |
| Region of origin | Hebrew |
| Related names | Michels, Michals, St. Michaels |
Michaels is an patronymic surname meaning "son of Michael". The prefix Michael- comes from Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל [miˈχaʔel], meaning "Who is like God?". A common English language surname, it is rare as a given name. There are other spellings. People with the name Michaels include:
Academics
- Patrick Michaels (born 1950), American research professor specializing on the influence of climate on agriculture
Arts and entertainment
- Al Michaels (born 1944), American television sportscaster
- Barry Michaels (born 1952), American radio personality
- Bret Michaels (born 1963), American lead vocalist of the band Poison
- Dan Michaels (born 1963), American producer, record company owner, saxophonist/Lyriconist; member of the rock band The Choir
- David Michaels (actor) (born 1964), British actor
- Gianna Michaels (born 1983), American pornographic actress
- Jesse Michaels (born 1969), American songwriter, guitarist and artist
- Jillian Michaels (voice actress) (born ?), Canadian voice actress
- Lorne Michaels (born 1944), Canadian television producer, writer and comedian
- Margaret Michaels (born ?), American actress
- Mia Michaels (born ?), American choreographer
- Nick Michaels (born ?), Canadian broadcaster, writer, actor and producer
- Randy Michaels (born ?), American broadcaster and entrepreneur
- Sean Michaels (writer) (born 1982), Canadian writer and novelist
- Sean Michaels (pornographic actor) (born 1958), American pornographic actor
- Tammy Lynn Michaels (born 1974), American actress
- Trina Michaels (born 1982), American actress
Business
- Howard Michaels (born 1955), American real estate businessman
Literary
- Fern Michaels (born 1933), American novelist
- James Michaels (1921–2007), American journalist and Forbes Magazine editor
- Leigh Michaels (born ?), American novelist
- Leonard Michaels (1933–2003), American writer
- Walter Benn Michaels (born ?), American literary theorist
Sports
- Chris Michaels (born 1961), American professional wrestler
- Cody Michaels (born ?), American wrestler
- Jason Michaels (born 1976), American MLB outfielder
- Jillian Michaels (born 1974), American fitness expert and TV personality
- Joseph Michaels (born ?), American soccer player
- Lou Michaels (1935–2016), American football player
- Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (born 1969), American, equestrian show jumper for Germany
- Rick Michaels (born 1974), American professional wrestler
- Shawn Michaels (born 1965), American professional wrestler
- Stephen Michaels (born 1987), Australian rugby player
- Walt Michaels (born 1929), American, former football player, former head coach of New York Jets
Other
- The Michaels, Canadians, public name used to refer to the duo of Michael Stark and Michael Leshner
- Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson, writers on sexuality and relationships
See also
References
- ↑ mī′·kəlz
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