EYRES
Eyres
The surname "Eyres" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ær", meaning "ploughed land". It is believed to have been a topographic name given to someone who lived near a ploughed piece of land or a field that had recently been cultivated. The name may also have been used to refer to someone who was a farmer or ploughman.
The Eyres family is known to have been located primarily in the northern regions of England, such as Derbyshire and Yorkshire. The name has variations including "Ayres" and "Ayers", reflecting the evolution of English spelling over time.
Notable individuals with the surname Eyres include members of the aristocratic Eyre family of Derbyshire, who have held various titles and estates throughout history. The Eyre Baronetcy, created in 1661, is one of the most prominent titles associated with the surname.
Today, the surname Eyres remains relatively uncommon but can be found among English-speaking populations around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
There are approximately 1,424 people named Eyres in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,593rd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Eyres.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andy
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Judith
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Sheila
- Susan