NARE
Surname: Nare
The British surname Nare is of Old English origin and is a locational surname derived from the village of Nare in Cornwall, England. The village of Nare is situated on the picturesque Roseland Peninsula, known for its stunning coastal scenery and unspoilt beauty.
The surname Nare is thought to have originated from the Old English word 'naerr', meaning narrow, which likely referred to a narrow passage or promontory in the landscape near the village of Nare. The name may have been used to describe someone who lived near or worked at this narrow feature of the land.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Nare would have migrated and settled in different parts of the country, leading to the dispersion of the name beyond its original place of origin in Cornwall.
Variants of the surname Nare may include Nayre, Naher, Naires, among others, reflecting the phonetic evolution and regional dialectal differences in the spelling of surnames over time.
Today, individuals with the surname Nare can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the movement and migration of people over the course of history. The surname Nare continues to carry the legacy of its Cornish origins and remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 78 people named Nare in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Nare.