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Michaels (surname)


FieldValue
nameMichaels
pronunciation
meaningform of 'Who is like God'
regionHebrew
originMichael
variantMichels, Michals, St. Michaels

Michaels is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Michael". The root Michael- comes from , 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 (1950–2022), 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
  • Hilly Michaels (1948–2025), American musician
  • Jesse Michaels (born 1969), American songwriter, guitarist and artist
  • Jim Michaels (born 1965), American television producer
  • Julia Michaels (born 1993), American singer and songwriter
  • Kevin Sean Michaels (born ?), producer
  • Lorne Michaels (born 1944), Canadian television producer, writer and comedian
  • Margaret Michaels (born ?), American actress
  • Mia Michaels (born 1966), American choreographer
  • Nick Michaels (born ?), Canadian broadcaster, writer, actor and producer
  • Randy Michaels (born ?), American broadcaster and entrepreneur
  • Robert Michaels
  • 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
  • Mihael, Lord Michaels

Business

  • Howard Michaels (1955–2018), American real estate businessman

Literary

  • Fern Michaels (born 1933), American novelist
  • James Michaels (1921–2007), American journalist and Forbes Magazine editor
  • Leigh Michaels (born 1954), American novelist
  • Leonard Michaels (1933–2003), American writer
  • Walter Benn Michaels (born 1948), 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
  • Owen Michaels (born 2002), American ice hockey player
  • Rick Michaels (born 1974), American professional wrestler
  • Shawn Michaels (born 1965), American professional wrestler
  • Stephen Michaels (born 1987), Australian rugby player
  • Walt Michaels (1929–2019), American, former football player, former head coach of New York Jets

Fictional characters

  • Anne, Eric, and Richard Michaels, a character in the 1989 American science-fiction drama movie Beyond the Stars

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
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