HARES
Hares
Origin and Meaning
Hares is a British surname of medieval origin. It derives from the Middle English word "hare," meaning a fast-running mammal of the Lagomorpha order. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was swift or agile like a hare.
Distribution
The surname Hares is most prevalent in the United Kingdom, particularly in England, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. It can also be found in other English-speaking countries with historical ties to the UK, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Variants
Variants of the surname Hares include Hare, Haire, and Hayer.
Notable Bearers
- Sir David Hares (b. 1947) – A British playwright and screenwriter known for works such as "Plenty" and "The Hours."
- Frederick Hare (1877–1948) – An English cricketer who played for Hampshire and Marylebone Cricket Club.
- Eve Hares (1922–2005) – A British actress who appeared in numerous stage productions and television shows.
Coat of Arms
The Hares family does not have a widely recognised coat of arms. However, individual families may have their own unique heraldic achievements.
Legacy
The surname Hares carries a legacy of resilience, agility, and perhaps even a hint of mischief, reflecting the characteristics associated with the swift hare. In contemporary times, the name continues to be borne by individuals who contribute to various fields, such as arts, sports, and academia.
There are approximately 1,002 people named Hares in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,372nd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Hares.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Kyle
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- Tony
Female
- Emma
- Jayne
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Haare
- Haaris
- Haes
- Hair
- Haire
- Haires
- Hairis
- Hairs
- Hairyes
- Har
- Haras
- Harce
- Hardes
- Hare
- Harees
- Haress
- Harey
- Harge
- Harges
- Harie
- Haries
- Hariis
- Haris
- Harke
- Harkes
- Harks
- Harmes
- Harnes
- Haros
- Harpes
- Harques
- Harr
- Harras
- Harre
- Harres
- Harress
- Harries
- Harris
- Harrowes
- Harrows
- Harrris
- Harrs
- Harrus
- Harrys
- Hars
- Harse
- Hartes
- Harus
- Harves
- Harwes
- Harz
- Harze
- Haues
- Haughes
- Haure
- Haus
- Hawe
- Hawes
- Haws
- Hayr
- Hayre
- Hayres
- Heare
- Heares
- Hears
- Heers
- Heirs
- Here
- Heres
- Heries
- Herres
- Herries
- Heures
- Hiers
- Hire
- Hires
- Hoare
- Hoares
- Hoars
- Hore
- Hores
- Houres
- Hours
- Howers
- Hure
- Hurs
- Hards
- Harms
- Harpe
- Harrey
- Harte
- Hayes
- Herre
- Hoar
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.