MEERS
Meers
Meers is a British surname of English origin. The name Meers is thought to have derived from the Middle English word "mere" which means "pond" or "lake". The surname may have been bestowed upon individuals who lived near or worked by a pond or lake.
The first recorded instance of the Meers surname dates back to the 14th century. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with Meers families found in various parts of the country, particularly in regions such as the Midlands, East Anglia, and the South of England.
Individuals bearing the surname Meers have made contributions to various fields, including literature, academia, and business. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the history and heritage of the Meers family.
Today, the surname Meers is relatively rare but carries with it a sense of tradition and connection to the past. Members of the Meers family can take pride in their heritage and the legacy associated with their surname.
There are approximately 444 people named Meers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Meers.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- Jason
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
Female
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Elise
- Fiona
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Louise
- Mary
- Nicola
- Norma
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
- Emers
- Maeers
- Maers
- Maerz
- Maires
- Mairs
- Mares
- Maris
- Marres
- Marris
- Marrs
- Mars
- Marz
- Maurice
- Mayres
- Mayrs
- Mear
- Meara
- Meare
- Meares
- Mearis
- Mears
- Mearse
- Mearus
- Meayers
- Meears
- Meer
- Meera
- Meere
- Meeres
- Meeri
- Meersch
- Meert
- Mehers
- Mehr
- Mehre
- Mehrez
- Meiers
- Meir
- Meire
- Meires
- Meiris
- Meirs
- Mer
- Meras
- Meraz
- Mere
- Meres
- Merez
- Meris
- Merks
- Meroz
- Merr
- Merre
- Merries
- Merris
- Mers
- Merse
- Merz
- Meuris
- Meurs
- Meyers
- Meyre
- Miars
- Mier
- Mieras
- Mieres
- Miers
- Mires
- Mirz
- Moares
- Moores
- Moors
- Moorse
- Moreis
- Mores
- Morese
- Moress
- Morez
- Moroz
- Morrice
- Morris
- Morriss
- Morrs
- Mors
- Morss
- Moruzzi
- Mours
- Mower
- Mowers
- Muers
- Mures
- Murs
- Myer
- Myers
- Myres
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