GAIR
Gair
Gair is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "gearr," meaning short or low-lying. The name may have originally been a nickname for someone who was of short stature or who lived in a low-lying area. Over the centuries, the surname Gair has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom, including England and Wales.
The Gair surname has a long history, dating back to medieval times in Scotland. It is found in old records and archives, indicating that the name was well-established by that period. The Gair family has been associated with various regions across the UK, and individuals bearing this surname have made notable contributions in different fields.
Like many other surnames, Gair may have variations in spelling over time, such as "Gare" or "Gayer." Genealogical research often reveals interesting insights into the origins and branches of the Gair family tree.
Today, individuals with the surname Gair can be found in various professions and walks of life, reflecting the diversity and evolution of British society. The Gair surname continues to be part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, resonating with history and heritage.
There are approximately 1,590 people named Gair in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,105th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Gair.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Judith
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nancy
- Paula
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Agir
- Caira
- Carre
- Core
- Corr
- Correa
- Correia
- Corrie
- Cree
- Curr
- Gaer
- Gaere
- Gahir
- Gahr
- Gai
- Gaia
- Gaier
- Gaire
- Gairey
- Gairn
- Gairns
- Gairus
- Gairy
- Gar
- Gara
- Garai
- Garay
- Gard
- Gare
- Gareh
- Gares
- Garey
- Garg
- Gargh
- Gari
- Garia
- Garie
- Garis
- Garn
- Garo
- Garow
- Garr
- Garra
- Garre
- Garrie
- Garro
- Garrs
- Garry
- Gars
- Garwe
- Gary
- Garz
- Gau
- Gaur
- Gaura
- Gaure
- Gauri
- Gaurie
- Gaw
- Gayre
- Ghair
- Ghare
- Ghari
- Gharu
- Ghauri
- Gheer
- Ghere
- Ghir
- Ghiro
- Ghor
- Goar
- Goare
- Goor
- Gor
- Gora
- Gore
- Goree
- Gorr
- Gour
- Guar
- Guare
- Guarro
- Guary
- Guer
- Guier
- Guir
- Guira
- Guire
- Guiry
- Gur
- Gure
- Gurr
- Guure
- Kaura
- Kear
- Keer
- Kerai
- Kerr
- Kour
- Quarrie
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.