BERE
Bere
Bere is a surname of English origin, found predominantly in the southern regions of the United Kingdom. The etymology of the name is derived from the Old English word "beran," meaning to bear or carry. As a result, it is believed to have originally been an occupational surname for someone who was involved in bearing or carrying goods.
The Bere surname has been documented in historical records dating back to the 13th century, particularly in the counties of Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall. Individuals bearing the name Bere have been associated with various professions and societal roles throughout the centuries.
Over time, the Bere surname has spread beyond its original regions of concentration, and individuals bearing this surname can now be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. Like many English surnames, the name Bere may have undergone variations in spelling over the years, leading to different forms of the surname in different families.
Today, individuals with the surname Bere can be found in diverse professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its place in the genealogical histories of many families.
There are approximately 345 people named Bere in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bere.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Gwyn
- John
- Lawrence
- Martin
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Sean
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Blessing
- Catherine
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Marion
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Baehr
- Bahr
- Bahra
- Bahre
- Bair
- Baire
- Bar
- Bare
- Barea
- Baree
- Barei
- Bares
- Barez
- Barr
- Barre
- Barree
- Bear
- Beara
- Beare
- Beares
- Bearey
- Bearo
- Bears
- Beer
- Beere
- Beeres
- Beeri
- Beers
- Beery
- Behr
- Behra
- Behre
- Beir
- Beira
- Beire
- Beiro
- Beirs
- Beor
- Ber
- Bera
- Beren
- Beres
- Berey
- Berez
- Bergh
- Berghe
- Berhe
- Beri
- Berie
- Bero
- Berou
- Berr
- Berra
- Berre
- Berres
- Berrey
- Berri
- Berrie
- Berro
- Berry
- Bers
- Berte
- Bery
- Berz
- Beure
- Bewrey
- Biar
- Bier
- Bior
- Bir
- Bire
- Bires
- Birr
- Birre
- Boar
- Boare
- Boor
- Bor
- Bore
- Borea
- Boree
- Bores
- Borr
- Borre
- Borrie
- Bour
- Boure
- Bower
- Bowers
- Bree
- Broe
- Bur
- Bure
- Burea
- Buree
- Burei
- Bures
- Burr
- Burre
- Burree
- Byer
- Byers
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.