MIRE

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Mire

Mire is a surname of British origin, derived from the Old English word "myr", meaning a bog or swamp. Those bearing the surname Mire may have ancestors who lived near or worked in marshy or boggy areas in medieval England.

The Mire surname is relatively rare but has connections to various regions across the United Kingdom. Individuals with the surname Mire can be found in historical records, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire.

Over the centuries, the Mire family name may have evolved through different spellings and variations due to factors such as illiteracy and regional accents. Variants of the surname could include Myre, Mears, and Meare.

As with many surnames, the history and heritage of the Mire surname are varied and may have different meanings or origins for each individual family. Researching specific genealogical records can provide more insight into the familial histories of those bearing the surname Mire.

There are approximately 110 people named Mire in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mire.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Abdi
Ahmed
Jack
Mohamed
Mohammed
Omar
Richard
Said
Yonis
Yusuf

Female

Afrah
Amina
Julia
Karine
Lula
Mariam
Natalie
Sahra
Samantha
Sharon

Similar and related surnames

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