Abshire

Abshire Meaning & Origin

About Abshire
The surname Abshire is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "abbaissier," meaning "to lower" or "to humble." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered humble or modest in nature. Over time, the name Abshire has evolved and been anglicized from its original form. Today, it is primarily found in the United States, particularly in Louisiana and Texas, where it is most commonly associated with individuals of French or Cajun descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Abshire is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Abshire: 4,778
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,010
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abshire 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 Abshire is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APXR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A12060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 B SH AY2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈæbˌʃaɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A126

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abshire in Braille

Here's how to represent Abshire in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Abshire in braille

How to sign the name Abshire using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Abshire using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Abshire in sign language

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