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Michaels (surname)

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Pronunciation
  
/ˈmaɪkəlz/ MY-kəlz

Region of origin
  
Hebrew

Meaning
  
form of 'Who is like God'

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:

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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
  • Jeff Michiaels (born 1992), American comedian
  • 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
  • Harold Michaels (born ?) Canadian professional hockey player and football player
  • 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
  • References

    Michaels (surname) Wikipedia