SPEIRS
Speirs
Speirs is a surname of Scottish origin which is also found in England. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Gaelic word "speir", meaning "sky" or "firmament", which could suggest an occupational or topographical origin for the surname.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Speirs dates back to the 14th century in Scotland, specifically in the area of Renfrewshire. Over time, the surname has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by Scottish and English migrants.
Speirs is a relatively uncommon surname in comparison to other British surnames. Despite its rarity, bearers of the name have made contributions in various fields such as business, politics, and the arts.
Notable individuals who have borne the surname Speirs include Scottish footballer Hugh Speirs and British businessman James R. Speirs. The name has also been used in popular culture, with fictional characters like Detective Inspector Tony Speirs in crime novels.
Today, the surname Speirs is found in different regions of the UK and has become a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the rich history and heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 3,789 people named Speirs in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,457th most common surname in Britain. Around 58 in a million people in Britain are named Speirs.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Spear
- Spiers
- Speer
- Spier
- Spire
- Speares
- Speare
- Spar
- Spars
- Spares
- Spair
- Speris
- Speir
- Cipres
- Cipressi
- Cyprus
- Cyprys
- Sapers
- Siaperas
- Souppouris
- Spahr
- Sparace
- Spare
- Sparr
- Sparrows
- Speair
- Spears
- Speary
- Speere
- Speers
- Speery
- Spehr
- Speier
- Speires
- Speiro
- Speis
- Sper
- Spera
- Sperd
- Speres
- Speri
- Sperke
- Sperks
- Sperl
- Spero
- Speros
- Sperow
- Sperr
- Sperry
- Spers
- Speyers
- Spiars
- Spiere
- Spieres
- Spiero
- Spiert
- Spir
- Spira
- Spires
- Spirey
- Spiri
- Spirk
- Spirks
- Spiro
- Spiros
- Spirou
- Spirs
- Spiry
- Spoor
- Spoores
- Spoors
- Spor
- Spore
- Spores
- Sporis
- Sporr
- Spors
- Sporysz
- Spour
- Spours
- Spowers
- Sprice
- Sprous
- Sprouse
- Spruce
- Spur
- Spure
- Spurr
- Spurrs
- Spurs
- Spyer
- Spyers
- Spyris
- Spyros
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.