About Abshear
The surname Abshear is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abschir," meaning "to protect" or "to defend." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a protector or defender, or it could have been given to someone who displayed protective qualities. Over time, the name Abshear has evolved and been anglicized in various ways.
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The surname Abshear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abshear based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Abshear is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Abshear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Abshear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.