ACRES
Acres
Acres is a British surname of English origin with its roots dating back to the medieval era. The name is derived from the Old English word "æcer," meaning field or acre, and was likely used to denote someone who lived or worked in an area of land.
The earliest recorded instance of the Acres surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the country, with notable concentrations in counties such as Lancashire, Cheshire, and Derbyshire.
Individuals bearing the Acres surname have been documented in a variety of professions, including farmers, landowners, and agricultural labourers. The name's association with land and agriculture reflects the historical ties of the British people to the land and their rural way of life.
Today, the Acres surname continues to be found among families across the United Kingdom and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and diaspora. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the British countryside, making it a distinctive and enduring part of British surnames.
There are approximately 678 people named Acres in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,925th most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Acres.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Gareth
- James
- John
- Mark
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Avril
- Claire
- Jane
- Jean
- Louise
- Natasha
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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