About Are
The surname Are is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ara," meaning "eagle." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near an eagle's nest or a place associated with eagles. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with eagle-like characteristics such as keen eyesight or a noble demeanor. Overall, the surname Are signifies a connection to eagles or eagle-like qualities.
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The surname Are is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Are 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 Are is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Are in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Are using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.