STEERE

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Steere

Steere is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "stere," which means a young male animal. The surname Steere is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with cattle, either as a herdsman or a farmer.

The Steere family name has been found in various parts of England, including Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire. The earliest recorded instance of the surname is in the 13th century, in the county of Warwickshire.

Over the centuries, the Steere surname has spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as a result of emigration from England.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Steere include Dr. Arthur Hamilton Gibson Steere (1871–1947), a British physician and author, known for his work in tropical medicine, and Charles Steere (1815–1911), an English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club.

The Steere surname continues to be present today, with individuals around the world proudly bearing this distinctive English family name.

There are approximately 308 people named Steere in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Steere.

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

Brian
David
Gary
Ian
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert
Thomas
Timothy

Female

Alison
Carol
Charlotte
Claire
Clare
Dorothy
Jean
Julie
Lesley
Lucy
Lynn
Margaret
Michelle
Tracy-lee

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