TYRA
Tyra
Tyra is a British surname of Old Norse origin. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Tjóðharr", which means "people army" or "Thor's army". This makes Tyra a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Tyra.
The surname Tyra likely originated in the North of England, especially areas with a strong Viking influence such as Yorkshire and East Anglia. It could have been brought to Britain during the Viking invasions and subsequent settlements in the 8th to 11th centuries.
Over time, the surname Tyra may have undergone various spellings due to dialectal differences and the lack of standardized spelling in earlier centuries. Variants of the surname may include Tyrer, Tyror, and Tyre.
As with many surnames, individuals with the surname Tyra have likely dispersed across Britain and potentially further afield, leading to a diverse range of family histories and lineages associated with the name.
Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.