FOURACRES
Fouracres
Fouracres is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "fower" meaning four, and "acres" referring to a measure of land or an open field.
History
The surname Fouracres is thought to have originated in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in Staffordshire and Shropshire. The name may have been given to someone who lived near or owned a piece of land consisting of four acres, which was a common unit of land measurement in medieval England.
Notable Individuals
While the surname Fouracres is not widely recognised, there may be individuals or families who bear this surname and have made contributions to various fields. Further research into genealogical records or historical documents may uncover more notable figures associated with the name Fouracres.
Overall, the surname Fouracres provides a link to the historical landscape of England and reflects the importance of land and property in shaping individual identities and family histories.
There are approximately 166 people named Fouracres in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Fouracres.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- Marcus
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Robert
- Rod
- Ronald
- William
Female
- Cheryl
- Emma
- Gladys
- Jennifer
- Katie
- Linda
- Natalie
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.