SHIERS
Shiers
Shiers is a surname of English origin that is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scir," meaning clear or bright. The Shiers surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Surrey, Sussex, and Kent.
The earliest recorded instances of the Shiers name date back to the 16th century in England, where individuals bearing this surname were often found working as landowners, farmers, or tradesmen. Over the centuries, the surname Shiers has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, becoming established as a notable family name.
Individuals with the surname Shiers have made various contributions to British society, including in the fields of literature, business, and the arts. The Shiers name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its historical significance and connection to English heritage.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Shiers can be found across the United Kingdom and in various other countries around the world, reflecting the diasporic nature of British families. The name Shiers remains a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their enduring legacy in society.
There are approximately 666 people named Shiers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Shiers.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Steven
Female
- Christine
- Dorothy
- Emily
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Yvonne
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- Cheirs
- Chier
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- Cher
- Chiras
- Cheres
- Cheeres
- Chire
- Chares
- Shires
- Sheirs
- Shier
- Chaires
- Charas
- Charasse
- Charies
- Charis
- Charisse
- Charos
- Charous
- Chaurasia
- Cheairs
- Chehraz
- Cheras
- Cherciu
- Cherrez
- Chiarizia
- Chierici
- Chieruzzi
- Chirazi
- Chirisa
- Chourasia
- Chrees
- Chris
- Chriss
- Chryssou
- Schaire
- Scharz
- Schier
- Schiers
- Schierz
- Schurz
- Shaier
- Shair
- Shaire
- Shar
- Sharaz
- Share
- Sharee
- Shares
- Sharras
- Shars
- Shawers
- Shayers
- Shear
- Sheare
- Sheares
- Shearr
- Shears
- Sheer
- Sheerazi
- Sheere
- Sheeres
- Sheerr
- Sheers
- Sheir
- Sher
- Shera
- Sherazee
- Sherazi
- Shere
- Sheres
- Sheri
- Sherk
- Sherouse
- Sherr
- Sherras
- Sherress
- Sherries
- Sherris
- Shersay
- Shery
- Sherzai
- Shiars
- Shir
- Shira
- Shiras
- Shiraz
- Shirazee
- Shirazi
- Shire
- Shirer
- Shirers
- Shiress
- Shirey
- Shiri
- Shirk
- Shirks
- Shirls
- Shiro
- Shirras
- Shirres
- Shirrey
- Shor
- Shores
- Shower
- Showers
- Shur
- Shyer
- Sheraz
- Sherez
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