MEERES
Meeres
Meeres is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The name is derived from the Old English word "mere" which means "lake" or "pond". Therefore, the surname Meeres likely referred to someone who lived near a lake or a pond.
The Meeres family has a long history in the East Anglia region of England, with records dating back to medieval times. They were often associated with agricultural occupations, such as farming and fishing, due to the rural nature of the area.
Over the centuries, the Meeres surname has been spelt in various ways, including Mere, Meers, and Meare. This variation in spelling is typical of old English surnames and can make tracing genealogical records quite challenging.
Today, individuals with the surname Meeres are scattered across the United Kingdom and can also be found in other parts of the world due to migration and emigration patterns. The name continues to be a reminder of the ancestral ties to the charming and historic counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.
There are approximately 120 people named Meeres in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Meeres.
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