MYRES
Myres
Myres is a British surname with medieval origins that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French and Middle English word "mire" or "myre," which means a bog, marsh, or muddy place. It is believed that the surname was originally bestowed upon individuals who lived near or worked in such locations.
The first recorded instance of the surname Myres dates back to the 13th century in England, indicating a long and rich history for the name. Over the centuries, various branches of the Myres family have spread across the UK, establishing themselves in different regions and contributing to their local communities.
Like many surnames, Myres has undergone different spellings and variations over time, including Myers and Mears. Individuals carrying the surname Myres may have roots in England, Scotland, or Ireland, reflecting the widespread distribution of the name throughout the British Isles.
Today, the surname Myres remains relatively uncommon but carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition for those who bear it. Family historians and genealogists continue to research the origin and significance of the name, adding to our understanding of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 71 people named Myres in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Myres.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Charles
- John
- Martin
- Peter
Female
- Andrea
- Karen
Similar and related surnames
- Maeers
- Maers
- Maerz
- Mahrous
- Maier
- Maiers
- Maires
- Mairesse
- Mairis
- Mairs
- Marais
- Maras
- Marasa
- Marassa
- Marazzi
- Marce
- Marceau
- Marci
- Marcio
- Mares
- Maresse
- Mareuse
- Marias
- Marice
- Marici
- Maries
- Mariess
- Marios
- Mariosa
- Maris
- Marisa
- Mariss
- Marius
- Mariusz
- Mariz
- Marois
- Maros
- Marosi
- Maroso
- Marosz
- Marous
- Marozzi
- Marras
- Marrass
- Marrazza
- Marrazzo
- Marres
- Marrese
- Marrice
- Marries
- Marris
- Marriss
- Marriz
- Marrohs
- Marrows
- Marrs
- Mars
- Marsa
- Marse
- Marsi
- Marso
- Marus
- Marusza
- Maruza
- Maruzzi
- Marys
- Marz
- Marza
- Marze
- Marzi
- Marzo
- Maurais
- Maurice
- Maurici
- Mauricio
- Mauris
- Maurizi
- Maurizio
- Maurrice
- Maurs
- Maurus
- Mayer
- Mayres
- Mayrs
- Meares
- Mearis
- Mears
- Mearse
- Mearus
- Meears
- Meeres
- Meers
- Meerza
- Mehrez
- Meiers
- Meir
- Meires
- Meiris
- Meirs
- Meras
- Meraz
- Merce
- Merci
- Mercie
- Meres
- Meresse
- Merez
- Meris
- Meroz
- Merries
- Merris
- Merriss
- Mers
- Merse
- Merz
- Merza
- Meurice
- Meuris
- Meurisse
- Meuross
- Meurs
- Meyers
- Miars
- Mieras
- Mieres
- Miers
- Miras
- Mirazi
- Mircea
- Mires
- Mirizzi
- Miros
- Mirris
- Mirse
- Mirus
- Mirz
- Mirza
- Mirzaee
- Mirzaei
- Mirzai
- Mirzaie
- Moares
- Moers
- Moirs
- Mooers
- Moorce
- Moores
- Moorice
- Mooris
- Moorrees
- Moors
- Moorse
- Morace
- Moraes
- Morais
- Moras
- Morass
- Morassi
- Morce
- Moreis
- Mores
- Morese
- Moresi
- Moreso
- Moress
- Morez
- Morice
- Morici
- Mories
- Moris
- Morise
- Moriss
- Morisse
- Morisseau
- Morizzo
- Moros
- Morosi
- Moroso
- Moross
- Moroz
- Morozs
- Morrace
- Morras
- Morres
- Morresi
- Morress
- Morrice
- Morries
- Morris
- Morrise
- Morriso
- Morrisoe
- Morriss
- Morrisse
- Morros
- Morrows
- Morrs
- Morrus
- Mors
- Morsa
- Morse
- Morsei
- Morsi
- Morsia
- Morss
- Morus
- Moruzzi
- Morys
- Mouras
- Mourice
- Mours
- Mourse
- Moursi
- Moyrs
- Mraz
- Mross
- Mroz
- Mrris
- Mruz
- Muers
- Muirs
- Muras
- Murasa
- Murase
- Mures
- Muress
- Muresu
- Murez
- Murias
- Muries
- Muris
- Muriss
- Muros
- Muroz
- Murras
- Murrays
- Murris
- Murrows
- Murs
- Mursa
- Mursi
- Murza
- Myer
- Myers
- Myes
- Myre
- Myrers
- Myrie
- Myrs
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