MEARNS
Mearns
Mearns is a Scottish and northern English surname derived from the ancient region of Kincardineshire, situated in present-day Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name is of territorial origin, denoting individuals who hailed from the region of Mearns, known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance.
The Mearns family has a rich history, with members playing various roles in Scottish society over the centuries. They were often landowners, farmers, or held positions of authority within their communities. The surname has been passed down through generations, with many individuals proudly bearing the name as a symbol of their heritage.
As with many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Mearns have evolved over time, influenced by regional accents and dialects. Variations of the name may include "Merns" or "Mearnes." Despite these differences, the lineage and connection to the historic region of Mearns remain a significant aspect of the surname's identity.
Today, individuals with the surname Mearns can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors. Through genealogical research and historical records, the story of the Mearns family continues to be unravelled, shedding light on their contributions to British history and culture.
There are approximately 2,011 people named Mearns in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,203rd most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Mearns.
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
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Anne
- Audrey
- Deborah
- Debra
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Marn
- Mairns
- Mairn
- Marne
- Mearn
- Marens
- Marenzi
- Marianos
- Marians
- Marinas
- Marines
- Marinez
- Marinis
- Marinos
- Marinozzi
- Marins
- Marinus
- Marna
- Marnes
- Marni
- Marno
- Marns
- Marnsy
- Marny
- Maronese
- Marrens
- Marrins
- Marrons
- Maun
- Maune
- Maurins
- Maurn
- Mawn
- Mear
- Meares
- Mearne
- Mearnes
- Mearney
- Mears
- Mern
- Merna
- Mernagh
- Merne
- Mernes
- Merness
- Merrens
- Merrins
- Meyern
- Moarn
- Morancie
- Morans
- Morence
- Morens
- Morn
- Morne
- Mornes
- Morns
- Morones
- Morrans
- Morrens
- Morrins
- Mourn
- Mourns
- Murans
- Murenzi
- Murinas
- Murins
- Murn
- Murns
- Myrans
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.