MEARA
Meara
Meara is a British surname of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name "Ó Meadhra." Historically, the Meara surname originates in County Galway and County Mayo in Ireland, with many individuals of this name eventually settling in various parts of the United Kingdom.
Members of the Meara family can often trace their ancestry back to Ireland and the influential O'Meara clan. Over time, migration and marriage have further spread the surname, leading to a diverse Meara diaspora across the British Isles. Today, individuals with the surname Meara can be found throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Like many surnames, the fortunes and occupations of Meara families have varied over the centuries. Some were involved in agriculture, while others pursued careers in business, academia, or public service.
Notable individuals bearing the Meara surname have made various contributions to British society and beyond. Family stories and genealogical research continue to shed light on the rich history and heritage of the Meara surname, connecting those who bear it to their Irish roots and British legacy.
Typical given names associated with the Meara surname
Male
- Adam
- Alan
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Russell
Female
- Abigail
- Amanda
- Caroline
- Charlotte
- Christina
- Christine
- Hannah
- Jacqueline
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Emara
- Maara
- Maeer
- Maehara
- Maer
- Mahara
- Mahr
- Mahra
- Maiara
- Maier
- Mair
- Maira
- Maire
- Mar
- Mara
- Marae
- Maragh
- Marah
- Marai
- Maraia
- Maraio
- Marais
- Maraj
- Marak
- Maral
- Maram
- Maran
- Marar
- Maras
- Marat
- Marau
- Maray
- Maraye
- Mare
- Marr
- Marra
- Marrai
- Marras
- Marray
- Marree
- Mauer
- Maura
- Maurais
- Maure
- Mauree
- Mawa
- Mawas
- Maway
- Mawer
- Mayora
- Mayr
- Mayra
- Mayre
- Mear
- Meare
- Meares
- Mears
- Meary
- Meer
- Meera
- Meere
- Meers
- Mehr
- Mehra
- Mehrai
- Mehre
- Meir
- Meira
- Meire
- Mer
- Mera
- Merad
- Merahi
- Merai
- Meraj
- Meral
- Meram
- Meran
- Meras
- Merat
- Meray
- Merayo
- Meraz
- Mere
- Merez
- Merr
- Merray
- Merre
- Meyre
- Miar
- Miara
- Mier
- Miera
- Mieras
- Mierau
- Mira
- Mirao
- Miras
- Miray
- Miraz
- Mirea
- Miree
- Mirra
- Moar
- Moara
- Moare
- Mohr
- Moore
- Mora
- Moras
- Moray
- Morea
- Moreea
- Moura
- Mura
- Murai
- Muras
- Muray
- Muraya
- Muraz
- Muree
- Murie
- Murra
- Murray
- Murrie
- Murrray
- Myrie
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 234 people named Meara in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Meara.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named Meara
- Anne Meara - American actress and comedian (1929 to 2015)
- James Meara - Football player
- Joe Meara - Northern Irish snooker player
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.