SPIERS
Spiers
Spiers is a surname of English and Scottish origin that derives from the Old French word "espee," meaning sword. The surname is thought to have been occupational, likely used to describe a swordsmith or a warrior. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to its current form as "Spiers."
The Spiers surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions of England and Scotland. Individuals with the surname Spiers have made notable contributions in various fields such as academia, business, and the arts.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Spiers include Professor Richard Spiers, a renowned geologist known for his work on mineralogy, and Jane Spiers, a successful theatre director who has worked on numerous acclaimed productions.
The Spiers surname has a rich history and is part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's cultural and linguistic influences over the centuries. The name Spiers continues to be carried by individuals around the world, connecting them to their British heritage and ancestral roots.
There are approximately 4,967 people named Spiers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,897th most common surname in Britain. Around 76 in a million people in Britain are named Spiers.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Spear
- Speirs
- Speer
- Spier
- Spire
- Spare
- Spar
- Sparre
- Spars
- Spares
- Spair
- Spires
- Cipres
- Cipressi
- Cyprus
- Cyprys
- Sapers
- Siaperas
- Souppouris
- Sparace
- Sparr
- Sparrows
- Speare
- Speares
- Spears
- Speary
- Speere
- Speers
- Speery
- Spehr
- Speier
- Speir
- Speires
- Speiro
- Speis
- Sper
- Spera
- Sperd
- Speres
- Speri
- Speris
- Sperke
- Sperks
- Sperl
- Spero
- Speros
- Sperow
- Sperr
- Sperry
- Spers
- Speyers
- Spiars
- Spiere
- Spieres
- Spiero
- Spiert
- Spir
- Spira
- Spirer
- 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.